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Fantasy EFL Gameweek 9: Scout Picks

With the Double Gameweek now long in the memory, our attention turns to Gameweek 9 as we pick out our favourite Fantasy EFL players and clubs via the weekly Scout Picks.

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The Scout Picks: Starting Seven

Fantasy EFL Gameweek 9: Scout Picks

Goalkeeper

The Clarets’ number one James Trafford (G) is our goalkeeper selection in our Scout Picks for Gameweek 9. He has secured 30 points overall in Fantasy EFL. He also managed an impressive 14-point haul in Double Gameweek 8 with Burnley being held to a goalless draw at Oxford United. This provided a clean sheet bonus (+5) and 90 minutes played (+2). This was followed by a 1-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle at Turf Moor, where he also managed a seven-point return.

With a home tie against Preston North End on Saturday, there are high expectations that the Clarets will secure victory as well as extend their clean sheet run to three games. Preston may pose some threat, which could provide save points for the English goalkeeper. However, it is difficult to see the local rivals securing anything more.

Defenders

At the back we have selected one of Wrexham’s defensive assets in Eoghan O’Connell (D) in this week’s Scout Picks. Max Cleworth (D) looks likely to be sidelined for a long period due to an ankle injury, so this means O’Connell seems like a great alternative.

The Red Dragons will be desperate to return to winning ways after a disappointing Double Gameweek. They have a great opportunity against Northampton Town, who suffered their fourth loss of the season last time out. O’Connell has returned a considerable 65 points in Fantasy EFL. The defender managed 11 points in the Double Gameweek. This is despite his side performing below their usual standards. His potential is huge against Northampton Town and for that reason he has to be selected.

Our second defensive pick for this week belongs to Mickey Demetriou (D). Crewe Alexandra face the tough challenge of Gillingham. Gillingham have been excellent in League Two so far this season, currently topping the table. However, Demetriou has been a defensive giant in terms of Fantasy EFL with some incredible displays, which have led to huge point returns. As it stands, he has secured the most points in the game with an enormous 72.

Demetriou’s best performance came in Gameweek 5, when his side beat Morecambe 1-0. The defender provided one assist (+3), a clean sheet (+5), 14 clearances (+4), two blocks (+1) and two tackles (+1). This amounted to a 16-point haul. His consistency has been excellent, but with the significant threat that the Gills pose he will need to be at his very best. If he is, then his returns could be incredible.

Midfielders

The first midfield pick that we have opted for is Burnley’s Josh Brownhill (M). He has been a consistent performer for the Clarets this season.

In the Double Gameweek, 11 points were secured. Across the two matches, he managed a goal (+6), five key passes (+2) and two full 90-minute appearances (+4). Unfortunately, he did pick up a yellow card (-1) against the U’s. Overall, he has 62 points in Fantasy EFL and with a tie against Preston North End at Turf Moor approaching in Gameweek 9 he is likely to be back amongst the goals. He may also provide interception points, with him currently on seven interceptions (+14) this season. We know that selecting midfielders with high interception rates can prove crucial.

Alongside Brownhill, we have opted for Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer (M). The Blades playmaker has a considerable 50 points in the game. He has secured four goals (+24) and one assist (+3) for his side this season. Sheffield United host Luton Town on Saturday afternoon and the Hatters have failed to adapt to life back in the Championship.

Luton have only won two of their opening eight matches, so this is an excellent opportunity for the Blades to continue their unbeaten run, especially in front of the home faithful at Bramall Lane. He is backed by a considerable 16.5% of managers, so there is no question that he is one of the more popular assets. His returns against the Hatters could be huge and we don’t think it is worth taking the risk by not including the Dutchman.

Forwards

Leading the line in our Scout Picks is under-the-radar player Borja Sainz (F). The Canaries forward has been a serious threat this season but his display against Derby County in the first match of the Double Gameweek is the main reason that he has to feature in the Scout Picks for Gameweek 9. Sainz returned 26 points in the Double Gameweek, with 24 scored against the Rams. If you played the Max Captain chip then the Norwich attacker would have returned an outstanding 52 points!

The Spaniard scored all three goals (+15) against newcomers Derby County. This meant he received a bonus five points for securing a hat-trick, as well as four shots on target (+2) and 88 minutes played (+2). Norwich are now unbeaten in three matches, so with a home tie against Hull City, he has a great chance of being straight back amongst the goals. Backed by only 0.2%, he could prove to be the perfect differential asset.

Our second attacking pick is a much more obvious one. Birmingham City’s Jay Stansfield (F), the man we have backed for when the Blues travel to Charlton Athletic. He is selected by a considerable 6.9% of managers already. In just four appearances he has three goals (+15) and two assists (+6). With the Blues in incredible form and still unbeaten, we expect them to breeze past Charlton Athletic who have failed to pick up any points in their last three outings. His form is the main reason we will be giving him the armband for this Gameweek. We would be surprised if he fails to add more goals to his current tally of three against The Addicks.

Scout Picks: The Club Picks

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The club picks we are backing for Gameweek 9 are Birmingham City and Sheffield United

Both sides are unbeaten in their leagues and their opposition suggests they have an excellent chance of securing all three points. The Blues travel to an out-of-form Charlton Athletic side, so there is no question they can secure the maximum 11 points for an away win, clean sheet and two or more goals scored. 

On the other hand, the Blades host Luton Town who have been extremely poor since returning to the Championship. At Bramall Lane, we cannot see this one ending any way other than another win for the home side, so a great opportunity for the maximum nine points through a home win, clean sheet and 2 or more goals scored. 

Overall, a potential 20 points from the club picks.



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36 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HellasLEAF
    • 15 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    I see most are preferring Palmer to Salah now. Tough to say. Hard for me to part ways with Mo but the savings in price its a nice bonus. Anyone sticking with?

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      I'm still keeping faith in Salah
      Palmer has been the biggest risk for me so far though

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    2. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      my plan was to transfer in Palmer in GW12

      at this rate, he will be fixture proof like Salah & Haaland

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    3. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Saka is my scapegoat

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      1. PartyTime
        • 3 Years
        6 months, 2 days ago

        & so shall it be for the rest of the season. Salah & Palmer won’t be my whipping boys

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  2. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Saka captaincy is going to be the game changer of the week

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      You got Haaland too?

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      1. Pep Roulette
        • 7 Years
        6 months, 2 days ago

        Yep

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        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 11 Years
          6 months, 2 days ago

          3rd hatty

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    2. tbos83
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      It's tempting but if he blanks and Haaland hauls it'll be disastrous

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    3. Mozumbus
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      I'm on it
      Did that last week as well, narrowly escaped
      Taking the risk again
      Fingers crossed

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    4. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      im a boring manager that finishes top 1m every season

      captaining saka this week MIGHT allow me to finish top 250k or top 2m

      looks like a risk worth taking haha

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  3. Lucky Z
    • 7 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Salah + Havertz or ESR + Haaland?

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    1. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      not worth 2FT but if WC, Haaland is a must for the upcoming fixtures right?

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  4. Pukki Party
    • 7 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Sels
    TAA Gabriel Lewis
    Palmer Mbeumo Semenyo Saka Trossard
    Jackson Evanilson

    Ramsdale Oshea Stewart VanHecke

    A) save
    B) Trent, Jackson to Konate, Haaland C -4

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      I don’t like TAA but yes to Haaland in.

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    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      I don’t like TAA out

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      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 months, 2 days ago

        There are other cash cows but I wouldn’t take any of them out this week with the Arsenal fixtures. Think you need Haaland and if that’s means no TAA for now …..

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    3. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      How was the journey without Haaland?

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  5. Roy Rovers
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Thinking of Salah Pedro Sangare > Foden Solanke Mcneil for -8......worth it??

    Raya
    TAA Robinsoni Johnson
    Salah Saka ESR Rogers
    Haaland Havertz Pedro

    Turner Harwood Bellis Mazraoui Sangare

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    1. Branch Warren
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      I dont think its worth it.

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    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Nope

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    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Why not hold off on Sangare to McNeill for a week and just -4.
      It’s what I did. Only diff is I only had Stewart not Pedro. So you should have lots of funds for this?
      Not saying what I did for a hit is a good idea. CP look pretty poor and Salah is Salah.

      +1
    4. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Keep Salah

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  6. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Sels; Konate, Munoz, Konsa, (Livramento, Robinson)
    Salah, Saka, Palmer, Semenyo, Mitoma
    Watkins, Vardy, (Mateta)
    Can do Salah and Mateta to Haaland and Carvalho for exact cash (keeping 0.0 itb.
    Yes or No ?

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Probably. Hope Salah out doesn’t bite us.
      I like the Carvalho part. Looked good in pool pre season games too.

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      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 months, 2 days ago

        Thanks for your comment!

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  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Thoughts on this lot? Probably no moves til Saka to Palmer in GW9. After that I need to find about a mil for Pau to Gabriel. And these plans will change if Foden and/or Lewis don’t get starts. Feels weird posting the team with Salah gone 🙁
    Got 1.2 ITB no more moves this week, took a hit already.

    Raya

    TAA Lewis Van den Berg

    Saka Foden Mbeumo Rogers

    Haaland Solanke DCL

    Valdimarsson ESR Pau Greaves

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    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Looks a really good team to take advantage of Brentford and Everton fixtures. Saka, Palmer, Foden having great stats which are improving and cheaper than Mo even if he does repeat his usual good figures. Haaland not Salah looks fairly obv with former's fixtures. Good luck with Solanke tho, as he's let me down many times over past few seasons!

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      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 months, 1 day ago

        Cheers. Best of luck for the GW

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  8. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Hey 🙂 any help appreciated…

    A) Eze, TAA to Saka, Lewis
    B) Eze, Wood, ESR to Johnson, Havertz, Carvalho (-4)…

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    1. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Or C…

      Salah, Eze, ESR to Saka, Palmer, Carvalho (-4)

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    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Of those B
      In B can you just do 2 moves to avoid the hit.
      Eze and Wood to Havertz and Johnston.
      I like Carvalho but is it worth the hit if you can bench him this week?

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      1. Tsparkes10
        • 6 Years
        6 months, 2 days ago

        Nahh need the full move

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  9. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    6 months, 2 days ago

    Although could do Eze wood to Carvalho Havertz and just bench ESR then upgrade him next week

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 2 days ago

      Maybe. Johnson I don’t know. He looks really good but stats last year were weird his XG and XA were basically reversed. Under performing on goals but over performing on assists, indicating a really good goal scoring run may not continue but the fixtures are tempting.

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