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It’s that time of pre-season when everyone and their mother is revealing their teams – and we’ve got our own top ‘team’ to unveil today!

It’s our stellar Pro Pundits and contributors line-up for the 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season, featuring former winners and serial top 10k finishers.

And we think it’s the best squad in the business, too. Get the abacus out…

  • Over 720 FPL seasons
  • 160 top 10K finishes
  • 44 top 1K finishes
  • 4 former winners

Our top team will be writing and/or recording videos for Fantasy Football Scout this season, sharing their opinions and revealing their teams.

Big names such as Mark Sutherns, Lateriser and FPL General are back on board for 2023/24, while reigning champion Ali Jahangirov (AliGunz) is among the marquee summer signings. And we’re adding to the list all the time…

There’ll be content for everyone – but you’ll need to be a Premium Member of the site to benefit from their full unedited insight.

Lucky for you, then, that you can still grab a pre-season discount – and lock in your subscription price for the lifetime of your Premium Membership!



It’s not just extra editorial and video content that you’ll be getting with a Premium Membership – here are some of the other tools and features that come with a subscription.

You can expect to hear a lot from our team in the coming weeks, but for now, we’d like to introduce you to some of the names we have signed up – and there are plenty more besides the list below!

ALI JAHANGIROV (ALIGUNZ)

Ali is the current FPL champion, beating over 11 million managers to first place in 2022/23. And he is no one-trick pony, either, having finished in 215th place in 2021/22!

AZ

With four top 5k finishes and an overall rank of 817 in 2017/18, Az is a home-grown product of the Fantasy Football Scout Academy. After joining the site a decade ago, Az went on to be a regular on the Scoutcast and now co-hosts FPL BlackBox with Mark Sutherns.

FPL FOCAL

Known as FPL Focal, Oscar creates hugely popular FPL content on his YouTube channel. Oscar was briefly 1st in the world in the 2021/22 season before posting a top 20k finish.

FPL GENERAL

General is a three-time top 500 finisher, with a best finish of 102nd. He also has a further two top 20k ranks to his name in the last two seasons. General hosts the popular 59th Minute podcast.

FPL HARRY

FPL Harry has been playing FPL for seven years and has five top 15k finishes, with successive top 5k ranks in the last three seasons – including a finish of 510th in 2022/23. As well as running his own channel, Harry makes weekly content on the Fantasy Football Scout YouTube channel, diving into the big decisions of the week.

FPL MILANISTA (OBAY)

An all-round Fantasy talent, FPL Milanista has posted overall ranks of 473rd and 1,547th in two of the last three FPL seasons. He also has recent finishes of 31st and 141st in UCL Fantasy and 2nd in Euro 2016.

JON REESON

The ‘voice of Reeson’ is another former winner, lifting the FPL crown in 2009/10. Jon has also got another six top 40k finishes to his name besides the overall title.

MARK SUTHERNS

The founder of Fantasy Football Scout, Mark has already forgotten more about FPL than most of us will ever know. He has 10 top 10k finishes to his name, four of which were inside the top 1,000. The FPL BlackBox co-host even reached the heights of 42nd in 2014/15.

PRANIL SHETH (LATERISER)

Known as Lateriser, Pranil is an upside-chaser who loves a differential captain. He has three top 200 overall ranks and a further three top 10k finishes. The two-time Indian champion finished 1,047th in 2021/22. As well as writing regular articles for Fantasy Football Scout, Pranil can also be found on the award-winning FPL Wire.

PRAS

Pras is an FPL veteran, having finished in the top 100k in each of the last 11 seasons. Boasting four top 10k finishes, Pras is the new co-host of the FPL Wire with Lateriser and Zophar.

SAM BONFIELD

One half of the FPL Family team with husband Lee, Sam has strung together five top 40k finishes in the last six years. Sam is regular on the FPLShow and the Official FPL Podcast as well as multiple FFScout videos, including the weekly Q&A with Az on the FFScout YouTube channel.

SEB WASSELL

Seb has five top 5k finishes and boasts a career-high rank of 389th in 2019/20. As a result, he’s a massive 23rd in our Hall of Fame. A stickler for statistics and Premium Members Area tools, Seb strives to make considered and rational FPL decisions to avoid classic cognitive bias traps.

SIMON MARCH

Simon is a former FPL champion, claiming the title in 2014/15. Since 2009, Simon has finished in the top 7k four times, only ending up outside the world’s top 60k twice in a 12-year career.

SONALDO (ANDY)

Known as FPL Sonaldo, Andy has been among the top 10 South Korean FPL managers in two of the last three seasons. Andy co-hosts the weekly FFScout video series Burning Questions with FPL Harry.

TOM FREEMAN

With a staggering five finishes in the top 1k and another three among the top 10k, Tom is an elite-level FPL manager. Fond of picking out a differential or two, he is now Scout’s Deputy Editor, writing regularly for the site.

UTKARSH (ZOPHAR)

Known as Zophar, Utkarsh has finished inside the top 10k in seven of his 14 FPL seasons. In 2010/11 he finished 17th in the world. Utkarsh favours a stats-based approach and can be often found in the FFScout Members Area. As well as writing regular articles for Fantasy Football Scout, Zophar is the host of the FPL Wire.

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  1. WVA
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    The most well rounded squad I can come up with, what do you think?

    Onana
    TAA Gabriel Estupinan
    Rashford Saka Eze Mbeumo
    Haaland Watkins Nkunku
    Areola Tarkowski Nakamba Beyer

    1. Conners
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer Chilwell & Martinelli to TAA & Eze for at least the first 8 fixtures.

      Gives you 1m to play with too.

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes i do to, but lose Mbeumo

  2. Charlie Price
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Repeat post. Will keep this one brief. Earlier more lengthy contribution seems to have been removed. No idea why?

    The Charlie Price Matchplay H2H League
    k7hzh6

    The Charlie Price Marathon (Classic Scoring)
    p3txc3

    Thank you.

  3. I Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Why am I thinking of putting Ederson in my team?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You enjoy the pain

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Same why i am wondering if Stones is worth it as well? lol

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        At least there is an upside with that one, much more attacking in new role.

  4. Crunchie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just started to produce roper drafts this evening.

    HAve 3 so apologies in advance)

    A.The Template Draft

    Onana 4.0
    Stones/Gabriel/Chillwell. 4.0/4.0
    Saka, Bruno, Rashford, Foden, Mitoma
    Haaland Jesus (4.5 (0.5m ITB)

    B. The rotation draft (3-4-3)
    Onana 4.0
    Estupinian/Gabriel/Chillwell. 4.0/4.0
    Saka, Bruno, Foden, Eze (Diaby)
    Haaland Jesus Nkunku (0.5m ITB)

    C. The Salah Draft
    Johnstone 4.0
    Torres(4.5)/Gabriel/Chillwell. 4.0/4.0
    Saka, Salah, Bruno, Eze, Diaby.
    Haaland, Nkunku

    Just some ideas anyway.

    1. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B looks great - although I would go Rashford over Bruno if you have .5 itb

    2. FantasyHero
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus injured

    3. Tanaka'd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B is incredibly similar to mine, so I like that one

    4. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you guys

    5. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B is similar to mine, except Jesus is Watkins, and Eze is Odegaard

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have Diaby on the bench. How are you getting 1.5m for Ode?

  5. Boleyn Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Evening All. Which option is best? Thanks in advance:

    a) Mitoma, £4.5 fwd & £1m in the bank
    b) Nakamba, Nkunku & nothing in the bank

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. statenisland
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A) but there are better 6.5 out there imho - Eze, Diaby and possibly Mbeumo

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A for GW1, B long term

  6. statenisland
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) or B) please folks

    A) TAA, Diaby (Archer)
    B) Stones, Bruno (Vincius)

    1. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer B)

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  7. RamaLangaDingDong
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey Gang, what do we think the likelihood of Gusto (CHE) getting minutes will be?

    - Is he a pure benchwarmer until James gets injured,
    or
    - Do you think Poch will treat Reece with kid gloves to keep him fit - meaning Gusto will get 30 minutes on a regular basis?

    in summary, worth a punt, or just blocking a potential Chelsea slot...?

    Thanks peeps!

    1. FantasyHero
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wondering the same

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      When James gets a knock, i think he would be a great option

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Does it matter whether he gets 30 or 15 minutes every week? It's still 1 pt, unless he gets booked.

  8. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) PICKFORD Areola
    TAA STONES GABRIEL beyer baldock
    SAKA RASHFORD FODEN MBUEMO MITOMA
    HAALAND JESUS adebayo

    OR

    B) ONANA areola
    STONES CHILWELL/SHAW GABRIEL colwill beyer
    SAKA ØDE RASHFORD MBUEMO FODEN
    HAALAND NKUNKU adebayo

    1. statenisland
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B) just + keep an eye on Jesus - maybe injured

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  9. Rigid Digit
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Gakpo playing the Firmino role?
    As far as I can work out, it's 5 into 3 positions and I reckon only Salah is fixed

  10. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Ming's place under threat at Villa ?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe but he seems pretty merciless

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Boom tish

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Whos projected 1st choice ?

  11. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts please chaps. 1st draft. Criticism welcome

    Ramsdale 4m
    Estu Botman Shaw Pau Bell
    Rashford Salah Mitoma Bruno.Gu Baptiste
    Haaland Jesus Jackson

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale position might be under threat if Raya comes from Brentford

    2. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd maybe fancy an arsenal midfielder but would mean downgrading Salah!

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        or alternative go for saka with dropping Jackson to 4.m forward

  12. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is this site not fitting the screen like it used to. Something not right with it. Anyone else?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      try a different screen?

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      On the home page yeah, it's opening up like I'm changing from mobile to desktop view but I can't fix it. In articles it's fine

  13. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1686806959679225871

    Chelsea considering bidding for Tyler Adams as Caicedo pursuit drags on

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      100 M - I would switched as only a few players worth that amount
      & get alternative option with Brighton to keep Caicedo

  14. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ahhh now everyone will be swapping non-returning but content creator copied Jesus for another Ars attacker

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      18 G/A in 24 starts last season. "non-returning"

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah obviously slight hyperbole, point is that he was 4th best Ars attacker, dissappointed over long periods aside from a couple if outlier gws

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not exactly a fair comparison if you look at the minutes.

          1. Make FPL Casual Again
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Obviously Im referring to points per match

    2. FantasyHero
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus injured - knee injury. Not sure how serious.

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      is it a repeat injury that kept him out last season as in my first draft team?

      https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/gabriel-jesus-injury-arsenal-knee-b1098307.html

  15. Legohair
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Pick one

    A. Foden
    B. Nkunku

    1. FantasyHero
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B until its clear that A will start regularly

    2. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B - for security

    3. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A until it's clear that B will start regularly (and doing well).

    4. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  16. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    a) Flekken Shaw Odegaard Foden
    b) Onana Trent Mitoma Mbuemo

    1. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. artvandelay316
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  17. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) 4.5 keeper + Pervis + Saka
    B) Onana + Pervis + Martinelli
    C) Onana + Botman + Saka

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A with Pickford

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, mate.

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      c

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks!

  18. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone looking at trossard?

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I am, yeah.

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nah… one week he’ll go crazy though

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

      Cannot be 100% sure with Champions League football actual game time

  19. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    First draft Ive posted
    Can’t bring myself to go 100% template as ever

    Onana
    Estupi Gabriel Tarkowski
    Salah Saka Bernardo Bruno
    Haal Wissa Pedro

    Areola Anderson Henry Beyer
    2 mil itb for Pedro to Nkunku/Jackson gw 3 (ish)

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks strong

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Huttondressdalashm what is the best you have finished in the PFL?

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          232nd

          Late response

  20. artvandelay316
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    This team is 99% locked for me. Still may change Mitoma over to Mbeumo, or Richarlison if Kane leaves.

    Onana (Areola)
    Chilwell, Stones, Estu (Baldock, Kabore)
    Martinelli, Saka, Mitoma, Bruno, Rashford
    Haaland, Nkunku (Mubama)

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Very similar to my team, I’m pretty much locked now.

      The only major difference between our teams is your Martinelli & a Nkunku to my Mbuemo & Jesus, which I just see as better known starters, but it’s all personal preference 🙂

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Both good only concern at the moment on Ricicle is possible injury to Jesus

        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Hiya mate! Nice to see you again. Yeah that’s very true, will certainly have to keep an eye on that Jesus injury, suppose this is why people are now concerned there differential in Nkunku will become template if it’s a serious injury

          1. Bluetiger1
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Ditto - hope you had a good summer off (fully recharged) after the madness of last season with the world cup that really was so hard, in the real world of the Premier League but within the FPL like two season in one

            I currently have Jesus but unsure so will possible wait until a day or so before start of season.

            Similar team - I have at the moment gone for Diaby (Villa) in mid-field as slight difference with the template team, Seeing Villa finish to last season I feel they could be the dark horses pushing top six maybe even champion league places.

            1. RICICLE
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Oh I most certainly have mate, the break has been much needed haha! I found it stressful with the World Cup going on at the same time, fingers crossed this will be a great season ahead, last few seasons ever since covid just haven’t felt right, fingers crossed some normality now this season!

              Yeah definitely best waiting for news regarding Jesus, be a shame if he’s not gonna start but if not I’ll likely swoop for Nkunku or even Wissa if funds can be used elsewhere.

              Actually a nice idea there with Villa, I feel they’re in for another great season, if get on them right from the off they could go under the radar for a long while.

              1. Bluetiger1
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                All the best this year Ricicle look forward to your progress/football chats/advice & seeing the Premier league start again.

                I have my fingers all ok but only heard this evening on Christopher Nkunku got injured
                https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-injury-scare-mauricio-pochettino-update-christopher-nkunku-53m-forward-knee-problem/blt3a744879b49c13e1

  21. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any bench fodder options that will start games that aren’t from Burnley or Luton?

    Ideally 4.5m mid, but 4.0 defender also ok

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Baldock?

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) 4.0m injured majority of last season

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        otherwise go with a Burnley/Luton if going to be on the bench as there will be a DGW at some point to utilise if value goes up now

  22. Sebastes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Come Sunday night Bernardo Silva will be in a lot of teams I reckon

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why?

      Rumours he might leave?

      I think he would like to play in Paris plus Barcelona looking at him as we speak
      https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-city/guardiola-stunned-man-city-star-becomes-desperate-leave-club-replace-costly-attacker

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He's wanted to leave for years and still played great. Barca have wanted him for years and won't pay the dosh.

  23. Muller Reus Corner
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which one, and why?
    A) Stones and Jackson
    B) Ake and Jackson

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B attacker should be Nkunku

  24. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who is the better option to start the season with?

    A....martinelli

    B....foden (and just 2 arsenal)

    Thanks

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Similar situation
      I feel waiting till Wembley, Community Shield for the answer.
      Trossard is beckoning
      Top form attacker on the Arsenal

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. Think I'll only want 1 due to threat of rotation

  25. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi. Thoughts on this draft?

    Foden and Johnstone might be mbeumo and onana if worried re pep rotation. Thanks

    Johnston 4m
    Chilwell Gabriel estu (tarko 4m)
    Saka martinelli rash bruno foden
    Haaland nkunku 4.5

    Thanks

  26. People in Preston
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Pro Pundits? It makes me laugh.

    18 people in the banner pic selling their souls on social media yaking for the yankee dollar. Take early history out, and they aren't really that good in FPL today, are they?

    The whole performance on here and, especially twitter, is getting embarrassing.

    Let them chase the bubble about to burst.