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Ahead of this week’s Scout Picks selection, our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale debate 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. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    How many in your first 11 are in the scout bus team?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Only 5 in my non-FH team unsurprisingly. Interested how many will emulate the bus team on a FH this week.

      1. Cantonesque
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Same, 5 in non-FH team. Keen for template fail this GW!

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Just need Liverpool to concede a goal. That's all I ask.

          1. Cantonesque
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            I am greedier, also asking for a Kane haul and an Everton goal. And a rest for Martinelli.

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I have 8 players in my non FH team 😉

    3. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I have 12/15

      Trippier, Maddison, Eduoard > Bueno, Bowen & Kane

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        As us non-FH don't have a bench I'm restricting the poll to the first 11 only - the bit that matters.

        1. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Technically 8. I'm starting Moreno, not benching him and benching Eze, not starting him

          1. Zenith UK
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Actually apologies.
            11/15 and 7/11.
            I did have Saka, instead chose Odegaard.

    4. DLLM
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      around 5-6..scout team is just a template or reference..more often than not they dont do well.

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      6-8. Still a couple of decisions for me to make on Saka & Trippier vs Ramsey & White. Happy to see Neale concurs with my Willian pick though

  2. Norco
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Any changes needed? Chasing in MLs

    Johnstone
    TAA A.Moreno Trippier
    Salah Gakpo Martinelli Saka
    Kane Watkins Jesus

    Iversen | Eze Guehe Toti

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      nope, G2G

    2. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Are you on FH, if yes, why Kane and Trippier?

      1. Norco
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yes on FH, who would you prefer?

        1. Pariße
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          In case of such scenario:
          Trippier: FK goal and a corner assist.

          Kane: 1 goal, max bonus for chances that Richarlison wasted.

        2. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Unsure to be fair. Just I guess you're hoping for double attacking returns I suppose

  3. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Something slightly different, thoughts ? x

    Johnstone
    TAA Robertson Moreno
    Salah Son Saka Martinelli
    Jesus Isak Watkins

    Iversen Andreas Castagne Toti

    1. Cantonesque
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Looks solid, are people sure Isak will start this week though?

  4. Cantonesque
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    With no bench in case Zinchenko is really injured, looking at Haaland/Zinchenko to Jesus/TAA. For a -8, plus future transfer(s) to get Haaland back. Could then bench Mee.

    Crazy?

    Raya
    Trippier / Zinch / Mings / Mee
    Salah / Saka / Ode / Eze
    Watkins / Kane

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Saw on Reddit/twitter that Zinchenko is back in full training today in Arsenal’s official pictures.

      1. Cantonesque
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Good info thanks. Will ride with this team then.

        Scared of TAA now that half the competition will own him but too much expensive surgery required to cover that I guess.

  5. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    10 starting players with Shaw, March, Mitoma, Haaland.

    A. Shaw to guehi
    B. March to Gakpo

    With A move i can do Maddison to Salah next gw.

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Figured it was worth a hit to get Guéhi & Salah© this week.over Blank & Maddison. Exact money.

      1. Taegugk Warrior
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Also considered this move. But feels maddison will get something this week.

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Oh sweet summer child …

        2. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          You new here?

    2. DLLM
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Get salah this week

      1. Fabreghastly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yep, take the hit

  6. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    No one picking Jota? Weird

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I think many think he's a rotation risk and Gakpo is safer for minutes.

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Based on what exactly

    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      He takes up a striker spot, think alot people would prefer a front three of Jesus Watkins Kane. Gakpo is a good cheaper alternative too

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Absolute rotation/ bench risk

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        So is Gakpoo

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Gakpo vs Darwin … is definitely possible. I suspect Diaz, Darwin, Salah is something Klopp is going to want to see more of.

      2. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        He's started the last 4, and just scored a brace and assisted another goal. But you think he'll be rotated this week?

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          With Diaz fit? Yup. Because he’s started four in a row.

          1. Fitzy.
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Yup, that 9 minutes that Diaz got last match should see him back to full fitness now.

    4. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I own him for the hauls to come.

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      There is a bit of competition now for places.

      Salah
      Gakpo
      Diaz
      Nunez
      Jota
      ....
      Firmino
      Elliot

      Some of those will miss out

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        It’s just for GW 32

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Even worse for a one week punt, especially without FH.

          If you pick the wrong Liverpool attacker without FH then you are probably one man down with no bench.

          You need nailed players this week ... Kane Jesus and Watkins up top.

          Sometimes we can try to be too clever with picks such as Jota. He may start and haul, he may come off the bench and haul, he may come off the bench and blank, he may not even get on the pitch.

          1. Ruinenlust
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            You think Jota will get 0 minutes lol?

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              I never said that he would get zero minutes, I gave you 4 possible outcomes because we simply don't know who will start because of all the available choices.

              I have no idea how many minutes he will get, but probably an even chance of 60+ or 20 mins, but yes he could even sit on the bench.

  7. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    How is this non FH team ?
    Raya
    Tripper Schär Henry
    Saka Maddison Martinelli Salah©
    Kane Watinks Solanke
    Kepa ( Mitoma Shaw Chilwell )
    GW 33 Kane > Haaland
    GW 34 FH

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not bad. But you’ll be confused as to what you want with Kane vs double Newcastle defence.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yes I know but maybe a good chance for both Schär & Tripper for any points (Assist or Goals )

  8. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    No Jota at all is weird.

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I thought so too

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      +1

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Diaz is fit and the natural winger. Good chance Klopp wants to see him start with Darwin and Salah I reckon.

  9. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    What is the template so I can avoid it?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      So that's why you're not returning mine calls!

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      From the article, these guys: "Most popular picks: Sam Johnstone, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alex Moreno, Mohamed Salah, Gabriel Martinelli, Ollie Watkins (four), Bernd Leno, Kieran Trippier, Cody Gakpo, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Harry Kane, Dominic Solanke, Alexander Isak, Ivan Toney (three)"

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Honestly some people, ya know?

  10. Noregretz
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    GW32 NonFH: with 9/10 players

    
Raya 
Trip pinnock white (chilly) 
Martinelli Salah Odegaard
Kane Edouard (Haaland) 

    subs: Steele, rash, shaw, mitoma 


    whether to make a -4 for a stronger 10 for 32 into 33, with FH in 34.

    
A: Kane & Chilly > Watkins & Trent (-4)
B: Kane & Chilly > Solanke & Trent (-4)
C: Chilly > Konate (FT)
    D: open to options 


    FYI I’m leading in my mini leagues

    1. Noregretz
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      
A: Kane & Chilly > Watkins & Trent (-4)

      B: Kane & Chilly > Solanke & Trent (-4)

      C: Chilly > Konate (FT)
      D: open to options 


    2. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I don't get why you want to FH in 34?

      You already have the key players from 34...
      Steele,
      Trippier, Shaw
      Rashford, Mitoma, Salah
      Haaland, Kane

      I'd FH32 now. Do a FT in 33 and a -4 in 34 and you could easily have 8 or 9DGWers with your SGWers being players like Kane?

  11. Boofhead
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Robertson.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      First name: Andy
      Age: 29 years
      Profession: Scottish left back who plays for Liverpool

      1. Boofhead
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        It was meant to be a suggestion to the previous fellow, but thanks anyway and he's joining Trent in my struggling team.

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Pretty set on this Fh team for a few days now, anything worth changing?

    Johnstone
    Taa trippier Moreno
    Salah saka gakpo martinelli eze
    Jesus Watkins

    Iversen Toney toti greenwood

    1. Futbol Heritage
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good. Have the same except

      Odegaard for Saka
      And Willian for eze.

      Might switch to Saka but likely stick to Willian

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good, only thing could be worried about is no Kane.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Not sure if I want him this gw. Could do trippier gakpo toney > robertson andreas kane and bench andreas. Not convinced though.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      You are missing the current available highest points scorer in the game.

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Kane?

      2. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Don't like his fixture this gw though.

  13. Ragabolly
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Risers: White (5.0)

    Fallers: None

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Guy is flying up

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Gotta admire the invention of air travel.

  14. Jars458
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Raya or Pope in goals? Trippier only other player from either team. Not a free hit team.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Raya to spread the risk

      1. Jars458
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Trippy

  15. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Dont get why ppl want to get gakpo , i am sure hes gonna blank.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Will you get Jota for this GW.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Jota is good if i really want to have a liv striker. Is either jota or salah, no need gakpo

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Jota and Gakpo could both be benched ; Diaz needs minutes and Darwin is the out and out striker.

    2. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      They probably aren't factoring your thoughts into their decision.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I did.

        1. Fitzy.
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          You do lots of silly things though

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Tis true, tis true.

    3. Indpush
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Like last week?

    4. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I agree

    5. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Because some people want to go with different strikers

      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        fail reply* other than Jota, and Gakpo is a good alternative

  16. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Eze or Solanke?

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I would Eze. But both are good

  17. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Gakpo and Trip
    or
    Kane and VVD

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Tough one, probably Kane and VVD. Who is your strikers if you pick the top one?

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      a

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B guaranteed starts

  18. JohnnyCroat
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    1. Rashford holders potentially rewarded, sellers surely in some degree of mud.
    2. Tuchel, again. Is there a table somewhere for manager bookings? He must be doing well on that for sure.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      1. Why ? Surely the points gained by selling Rashford and having a starter in 32 is not being in the mud ? Can always buy him back 😉

  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Keep coming back to these options on my FH - whatcha reckon?

    A) Robbo (NFO), Maddison (WOL) & Toney (AVL)
    B) Moreno (bre) , Gakpo (NFO) & Kane (new)

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Rest of the team below:

      Johnstone
      Trent, Trippier, xxx
      Salah, Saka, Martinelli, xxx
      Watkins, Jesus, xxx

      Iversen, Eze, Moreno, Guehi

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        B but this fh is doin my head in I like jota over gakpo n got on sake atm

        1. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Drink isn’t the answer

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Anything without Madison. Diaz being fit again really complicates the Liverpool equation, he needs minutes.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah that’s why I’m edging away from Gakpo/Jota - think they both probably start (although not sure) but expecting reduced minutes.

        This is a must win for LEI. They’ve been rubbish but hopefully Maddison can make something happen - definitely a fixture over form move getting him though!

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Ditched as part of a -8 last week and was gloriously happy!

  20. SmasherLagru
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Gabriel or white this week?

    1. yeahbuddy
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Going Gabriel

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Benny Blanco

    3. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Whitey

    4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gabriel scored against Southampton a couple seasons a go. I'm probably going with him if I get an Arsenal defender.

  21. Sloane426
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Gabriel or White?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Look up

  22. dshv
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Captain

    1. Taa
    2. Saka
    3. Martinelli

    I am currently on Taa but let’s hear the arsenal predictions, don’t have salah too

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      1

  23. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    A) Kane + Gakpo
    B) Son + Jota

  24. Zack124
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play one:
    A. Gapko
    B. Eze

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

  25. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Fear the Pep roulette will derail in DGW34

  26. No Salah
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I’m on FH! Can’t trust palace defence. I have a strong feeling they will concede … ppl are doubling up on Johnstone and Mitchell!

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      So you're going with none of them? Who you got in goal?

      1. No Salah
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Emi Martinez .... much much better keeper

        The only thing I hate about him is that I also like Alex Moreno and don't wanna double up.

  27. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Haaland -> Jota for a hit worth it this GW? WCing next GW.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Is I do the above, I'll bench Tark. Or else start him.

  28. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I’m considering the Liverpool defence double up.

    Scared about Jota or Gakpo having limited mins.

  29. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you FH this team or make 1-2 transfers and use FH in 34? 1 FT...

    Raya
    White Trippier Mings
    saka Marti maddison
    kane watkins

    kepa veltman mito mac shaw haaland

  30. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    People are getting Kane on free hit?

    There’s no way he scores more than one, and he’ll be lucky to get one (probably a penalty) if any at all.

    A win for Newcastle will finish spurs chances for top 4 and spurs don’t know how to attack.

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Haaland 227 points, Kane 200 points. Yep, he's a donkey... 🙄

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I’m not calling him a Donkey. Spurs are crap.

        Do you remember the last time Kane got a brace away from home against a top 6 team?

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      For me Kane is a shield pick, and he has not blanked twice in a row…

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        He is a shield pick indeed. As is Trippier.