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It’s Scout Picks time as we choose our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 7.

We considered the Scout Squad submissions made by Marc (Staff Writer), Sam (General Manager), Tom (Deputy Editor) and Neale (Editor) before coming up with our final team.

As ever, we are limited by certain restrictions.

  • An £83.0m budget for our starting XI
  • An overall squad limit of £100.0m
  • No more than three players per team

GAMEWEEK 7 SCOUT PICKS

GOALKEEPER

3m team news:

Nick Pope (£5.0m) comes in for Newcastle United’s home encounter with Nottingham Forest. The Magpies will fancy their chances of a fifth clean sheet in seven Premier League games, especially considering that the Tricky Trees have failed to impress from an attacking perspective under Ange Postecoglou, having not won any of their six matches with him in charge.

DEFENDERS

FPL pre-season: Calafiori debut, Nkunku benched + Maresca on Neto

 

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  1. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Start 2:

    A) Andersen
    B) VdV
    C) Gudmundsson
    D) Elliott

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      AC

  2. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Start one from each

    A: JPedro
    B: PMSarr

    1: Sels
    2: Dubravka

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A2

    2. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A2

    3. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A2

    4. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Wow a unanimous decision! Thanks guys. I was on A1 but will make the switch to Dub

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        I'd stick with A1!

  3. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Start one, thanks!

    A. Rodon v TOT (H)
    B. Anderson v NEW (A)

    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Rodon.

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Genuinely flip a coin

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      B

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      B.

  4. EDEN THE MAN
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Mbeumo + Romero > Saka + Rodon for free, then BB GW8?

    or hold off for a week.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Hold off for a week. Nice fixtures for Mbeumo + Romero this week.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Hold

  5. Jstap94
    • 2 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    G2G?

    Raya,
    Gabriel, Senesi, VDV
    Semenyo, Fernandes, Reijnders, Sarr
    Haaland, Evanilson, Pedro

    Dubs, Gakpo, Cucu, Esteve

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      If that is TOT Sarr I'd play Gakpo over him.

  6. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Bottomed / ignored LOL

    Hows the WC (BB8)

    Raya Dub
    Gabriel Senesi Burn Lacroix Alderete *
    Gordon Semenyo Reijnders Sarr Enzo *
    Gyokeres Bowen * Haaland

    ** = benched this week. Prob sell off bowen & gyokeres for Isak in a few weeks

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Not sure I'd have Reijnders on WC, otherwise g2g.

      1. mcginnntonic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Minteh instead? Just fancy citeh vs brentford this week

    2. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Like it! Mine is very similar (below) but went Minteh and Eze instead of Reijn and Enzo essentially

      Why Lacroix over Guehi/Richards out of interest?

      1. mcginnntonic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        I just like the look of Enzo for the next few. How did you squeeze in Eze - only one Ars defender?

        I keep switching between Lacroix and Richards, will probs end up on Richards tbh but just like the idea of Lacroix getting the odd goal etc

        1. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Yeah I went for just Gab, as for me Raya is kinda a max 6 pointer every week, whereas Pope tends to get more saves/into the bonus etc

          Yeah Richards is also great for Def Con, but I guess Lacroix has that plus a bit more goal threat (just more expensive)

  7. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    BB Roefs, Andersen, Romero & Xavi?

    Have some doubts about Xavi now tbh, and don't really like the fixture for Andersen, but it's decent. Otherwise I'd wait til maybe BB18. Full squad if I do KDH & Ekitike ➡ Gordon & Gyökeres with 2 FTs.

    Pope Roefs
    Gabriel Lacroix Romero Senesi Andersen
    Semenyo Gakpo Gordon Xavi Reijnders
    Haaland Gyökeres Richarlison

    Alternatively can just do Gakpo & Ekitike ➡ Saka & Gyökeres (bench Xavi, KDH, Andersen)

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Option B

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Cheers

        1. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          see you're thinking double GG versus Saka and Wolte... interesting

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Slightly concerned about Newcastle rotation with Wissa supposedly back after the IB. And from the little I've seen of Woltemade, although he has been scoring, I think he's good for creating space/chances the wingers/second striker

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Play Gakpo & Ekitike if Neale says they will start. Chelsea are down a lot of defenders.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        I would be very keen on playing Ekitike if I was confident he'd start

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Should be able to confidently predict that. Liverpool are one of the teams with a wealth of resources on predicted line ups.

          1. Podorsky
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Where would one find that?

    3. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Go for the BB, get the bugger out of the way & up the Convivial 😀

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Also H2H v Notloblegin on his BB this week... cannot stand to give him an easy 2pts!

        1. Merlin the Wraith
          • 9 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Ouch! that's a toughie. Just glad I'm in the div below hehe. I just know I'll draw him in the cup. Its the law.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      I think Leeds will score.

      You'd also expect Man Utd to score at home even if it's a low score draw against Sunderland.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Yeah, much as I love Roefs I do think it's most likely Man Utd will probably score one tbh

  8. Bezz82
    • 15 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    If I use my WC next gameweek and I have 2 FT… do I get both back the following gw?

    That’s my understanding of it

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      You will have 2ft

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      2FTs - you don't gain or lose FTs after playing WC/FH

      Please note that when playing either a Wildcard or your Free Hit chip, any saved free transfers are retained for the following Gameweek. If you had 2 saved free transfers, you will still have 2 saved free transfers the Gameweek after playing the chip.

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/help/rules

  9. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Start one :

    A. Pedro (LIV)
    Or
    B. Ndiaye (CRY)

    1. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      its flip a coin time

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        I'm benching Pedro atm

        I think I'd sneak him ahead of N'diaye, but benching decisions are tougher than transfers ones atm!!

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A

  10. Saka Punch
    • 7 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Hey guys, any thoughts very welcome on this WC draft (planning to BB GW8):

    Pope Dubrav
    Gabriel Senesi Guehi Richards Alderete
    Eze Sarr Semenyo Gordon Minteh
    Haaland Gyok Bowen

    1. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      its excellent

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Like it, not sold on Minteh or Eze.

      1. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks, why not sold on those 2 out of interest?

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Eze minutes and position not nailed with better picks, I'd have Enzo for example.

          Minted, like a lot of Brighton attackers, looks great for a few then do nothing, I'd rather have a Caicedo type.

          1. Saka Punch
            • 7 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Yeah that's totally fair, I was also considering Enzo with those nice fixtures (though maybe not quite as attacking when Palmer returns)?

    3. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      I like it, but obviously you will have benching headaches every week

      1. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Yeah true, though it'll mainly be Minteh Richards and Alderete bench, with the odd rotation, and wanted to go slightly strong for the BB

  11. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    a slight variation

    Ekitike to Woltemade

    Gakpo to Saka

    2 frees

    target Sarr next week

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Great moves tbh

    2. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Will you have any liverpool for utd in gw8? That could be anything...

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        only Ekitike/Isak as it stands. Happy to go back in as I'll have 2 FTs

        1. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Sounds good

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Alisson is not part of the squad tomorrow. Hugo will train again today and the same for Federico. We will see. I'd be surprised if he's (Alisson) ready for first game after international break.

    https://x.com/AnythingLFC_/status/1974024293240516700?t=uv9qxoAjs4VtsoWbX8ShyA&s=19

  13. ebb2sparky
    • 15 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    I dont think any of the following are worth a hit this week but interested in others opinion
    a) Grealish to Saka
    b) Foden to Saka
    c) Porro to Timber/Saliba (already have Gab)
    d) Sels to Pope/Raya

    1. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Not worth a hit imo

    2. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Foden has an incredible record at the G-Tech

      I'd be tempted to sack off Sels tbh, in a just-get-it-done kind of way

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Sels (-4) is worth a discussion...

    4. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      I've been playing the game for 20 years or so and dont recall ever taking a hit for a GK but you might be right. I'll give it some thought although will be annoying to miss pope price rise and not sure whether raya is really worth 5.6. Maybe Areola will become an option at 4.3 but definitely not taking a hit to get him for arsenal away!

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Just play Dub this week. Areola is firmly on the watch list, hoping Nuno will tighten them up in a few weeks.

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Not even prime Mourinho would be able to tighten up that backline

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        I tend to agree with taking hits on GK (unless DGW) but it depends if you have a spare FT down the line to do the GK transfer for free or plan to WC soon.

        Playing Dubravka is fine as well but you'll want to sort the GK issue at some point.

        1. Cojones of Destiny
          • 8 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Tony u still playing BB as planned ?

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Waiting for Arteta and Maresca presser for Gabriel and Pedro updates respectively. I expect both to be available but I would like the confirmation. Pedro did train yesterday.

            https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/27353200

            1. Cojones of Destiny
              • 8 Years
              6 months, 13 days ago

              yep same hope they both play wanna get BB out the way to focus on main 11 GL buddy

    5. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      D just so you don't have to worry about that as a future transfer

  14. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Morning all, which third Arsenal option? (Got Raya + Saka)

    A) Gabriel
    B) Gyokeres
    C) Calafiori
    D) Timber

    Thanks in advance

    1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      Gyok

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A

    3. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      I prefer Gab, Saka/Eze, Gyo personally

    4. Lallana's Bananas
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 13 days ago

      A

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks guys. Seems split! Leaning towards Saka, Gabriel and Gyokeres. I might shift Raya to Donnarumma as set and forget

  15. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    6 months, 13 days ago

    Any juicy gossip?

    1. Moon Dog
        6 months, 13 days ago

        There's a rumour that FPL Virgin & Brosstan fooled around last night

        1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
          • 5 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Thanks, this is very useful heading into GW7

          1. Moon Dog
              6 months, 13 days ago

              We're waiting for all the conferences today. Hopefully they give us news.
              https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/10/03/fpl-gameweek-7-scout-picks-saka-part-of-arsenal-triple-up?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_27354338

              Pedro was spotted in training.

      • CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        (A) Pedro > Watkins
        (B) Gakpo > Foden
        (C) Gakpo > Doku

        1. Lallana's Bananas
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Gakpo out, flip a coin who for

          1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
            • 5 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Gakpo > Gordon

      • Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Morning all. GTG? 0FT, 6.0 ITB. Will spend the Salah money on likely getting Palmer & Gakpo in for Grealish & Reijnders over next 2 gw's.

        Dub (4.0)
        Gab - Senesi - Lacroix
        Eze - Semenyo - Grealish - Reijnders
        Gyo - Haaland (c) - Pedro

        Subs - VDV, Gudmundsson, King

        Ta

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Wouldn’t want Gakpo now… surely you need Pope?

          1. Malkmus
            • 14 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Thanks. Yeah the plan is to upgrade dub with the 6.0 itb, not sure on best gk yet.

      • Viper
        • 16 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Final WC decision

        A. Reinjders & DCL +1.7m

        B. Xhaka & J.Pedro

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Not keen on either tbh :/

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          DCL trap set

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Baker has fallen for it as well.

            1. Viper
              • 16 Years
              6 months, 13 days ago

              After typing, it became clear that B was my route.

              Don't like going without Reinjders though

      • Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Q1.. Which duo
        A) Mbeumo, Gyökeres
        B) Saka, Richarlison

        Q2… Who to lose for Gabriel?
        A) VDV
        B) VVD

        1. Lallana's Bananas
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          BB

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          A and A

      • Jokesy87
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        a) Richarlison to Gyokeres
        b) Richarlison to Woltemade
        c) Hold
        d) 3mil in Bank (to upgrade Rich/Bruno) - upgrade Bruno/another midfielder instead

        Raya
        VDV Gabriel Senesi
        Bruno Semenyo Reijnders Ndiaye
        Haaland Richarlison Pedro

        Subs: Dubravka, Burn, Anderson, Mukiele

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          A or B both look good… I’m tempted by both. Although getting Woltemade means you can do Saka for Bruno

          1. Jokesy87
            • 11 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Thanks mate
            And do you think I do both this week? Tempted - but I am a Sunderland fan, so blinkered by the fact Bruno might turn up against my lot and throw it all back in my face hahaha

      • Lallana's Bananas
        • 10 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Worth a hit to get Minteh in? If not, looking at starting either P.M Sarr or Rodon

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Not worth the hit

      • Rajveer
        • 9 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        My current team :

        Raya
        Senesi Van De Ven Gvardiol
        Kudus Semenyo Bruno Saka (Vc)
        J.Pedro Haaland (C) Evanilson

        Dubravka Reijnders Alderete Esteve.

        In a dilemma between Reijnders and Pedro.Have a feeling Reijnders will do good this gw.
        Any suggestion is welcome.

        1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
          • 5 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Tough one as Liverpool like to concede, think JP edges it

        2. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Use your bench boost

          1. Rajveer
            • 9 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Already used up

      • Ronnies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Best option;

        A) Keep Munoz
        B) Sell to Senesi

        Cheers.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          A.

        2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
          • 5 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Keep, swap someone else out for B

      • Hitthewall
        • 5 Years
        6 months, 13 days ago

        Grealish to Gordon this week? Or wait till next GW?

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          He's not showing much.

          Forest at home looks prime for goals.

          I was planning on doing it next time out for I Sarr.

        2. Moon Dog
            6 months, 13 days ago

            This week to target Forest

          • The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Do it

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 13 days ago

          Would you bench

          A) Grealish (CRY)
          B) Stach (TOT)
          C) Reijnders (bre)

          I fancy Stach to do something at home to Spurs but I'm start Romero over Mukiele so I might be getting this Gw all wrong already.

          1. Moon Dog
              6 months, 13 days ago

              B

            • The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              6 months, 13 days ago

              A/B. Probably start B in the hope of DCs if not attacking return

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                6 months, 13 days ago

                I'm going for goals

                25 yard free kicks

                But Stach is sharing set pieces with Longstaff.

          2. Moneymar
            • 3 Years
            6 months, 13 days ago

            Any suggestions on who to swap Ndoye for?

            1. Moon Dog
                6 months, 13 days ago

                Do you have 0.4 for Ismaïla Sarr?

                1. Moneymar
                  • 3 Years
                  6 months, 13 days ago

                  No, but if I downgrade Sanchez to Mamardashvili then I can do the swap. I’ve got 2FT. Worth it? I don’t mind using GK transfer anyway.

                  1. Moon Dog
                      6 months, 13 days ago

                      I would rather Petrović than giving yourself a future headache. Is there another way to raise that 0.4m?

              • Fuddled FC
                • 14 Years
                6 months, 13 days ago

                who would you rather have on WC

                a) Reijnders & Thiago
                b) Doku & Foster

                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  6 months, 13 days ago

                  A

              • mr_jones
                • 7 Years
                6 months, 13 days ago

                bench two:

                A) Mukiele (MUN)
                B) Isidor (MUN)
                C) JP (LIV)
                D) Caicedo (LIV)
                E) VDV (LEE)

                1. Saka Punch
                  • 7 Years
                  6 months, 13 days ago

                  A, D

              • Wolfman180
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                6 months, 13 days ago

                Start one of:
                A) J Pedro
                B) Ndiaye
                C) Alderete
                D) VDV

                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  6 months, 13 days ago

                  A or B

              • Kodap
                • 8 Years
                6 months, 13 days ago

                Is this G2G? Right starting 11, bench and captain?

                Donnarumma
                VVD - Romero - Gabriel - Munoz
                Semenyo - Kudus - Sarr - Reijnders
                Haaland (c) - Gyokeres

                Dubravka - Grealish - Joao Pedro - Gudmondsson