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In his latest article, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman shows us his Gameweek 35 Wildcard squad.

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GOALKEEPERS

FPL Gameweek 11 Scout Picks: Arsenal triple-up

  • David Raya (£6.0m): The Spaniard is my preferred ‘keeper, given Arsenal’s defensive solidity.
  • Bart Verbruggen (£4.5m): I’ll probably only need Verbruggen on the Bench Boost next week, when Brighton and Hove Albion host Wolverhampton Wanderers. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have conceded just three goals in their last five matches.

DEFENDERS

FPL Gameweek 12: Saturday’s goals, assists, bonus + ‘DefCon’ points 15

  • Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m): A must-have for the run-in, not much else to say.
  • Nico O’Reilly (£5.2m): Another no-brainer selection ahead of Manchester City’s Double Gameweek 36.
  • Crystal Palace options: In my current draft, I’ve tripled up on the Crystal Palace backline, via Daniel Munoz (£5.8m), Maxence Lacroix (£5.1m) and Jaydee Canvot (£4.5m). It’s risky but Palace rank fifth for xG conceded since the turn of the year, and they are probably safer than the attackers, given their involvement in Europe. Munoz is the high-upside pick, while Lacroix/Canvot have DefCon potential. Bournemouth aren’t great at defending set-pieces either.

MIDFIELDERS

 

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  1. Bobby_Baggio
    • 15 Years
    7 hours, 15 mins ago

    Afternoon all. 4FT and 2.4m ITB. I'm happy with the team to be honest - any ideas?

    Darlow
    Senesi - Gabriel - NOR
    Tavernier - Semenyo - Bruno - Palmer
    Pedro - Wellbeck - Haaland

    (Dubravka) - Van Hecke - Hill - Hinslewood

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 10 mins ago

      Looks good!

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 15 Years
        7 hours, 6 mins ago

        Cheers tempted by Thiago or DCL for Pedro

  2. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    7 hours, 12 mins ago

    Palmer -> Eze worth an FT? Have Pedro too from Chelsea.

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 10 mins ago

      Hmm I'm not so sure

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        7 hours, 6 mins ago

        Why?

    2. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 hours, 5 mins ago

      I couldn’t wait to get rid of Palmer which probably means he’ll do well this week!

  3. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    7 hours, 10 mins ago

    Team set up right?

    Darlow
    Gabriel O'Reilly Justin
    Bruno Palmer Semenyo Groß
    Haaland (c) Pedro DCL
    (Verbruggen Tavernier Hill Van Hecke)

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      7 hours, 9 mins ago

      Yep G2G

  4. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    7 hours, 9 mins ago

    Please help.

    Would you do Gordon > Cherki for -4

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      7 hours, 3 mins ago

      Somebody please answer

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 57 mins ago

      No, I would wait a week.
      Get him for the double.

    3. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      6 hours, 55 mins ago

      I probably wouldn't do it for a hit

    4. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      6 hours, 53 mins ago

      I would. Don’t think Gordon plays. 4 weeks left. Go for it.

  5. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    7 hours, 8 mins ago

    Start 2

    A: Cucurella
    B: Senesi
    C: Hill
    D: Justin (already starting Darlow)

    1. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 hours, 7 mins ago

      D

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        7 hours, 4 mins ago

        Thanks. Who else? Need 2

        1. Ciro Di Marzio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 hours, 24 mins ago

          Sorry, probably one of the Bournemouth guys as well.

    2. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      7 hours, 2 mins ago

      B & D

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        6 hours, 56 mins ago

        Thanks, worth shifting Cucurella to Gab then or just bench him and start O'Reilly, Justin, Senesi and do Cucu to Gab next week when the defence has tougher fixtures (alongside bringing in Palace defence coverage)? have 2FT 2.2ITB, team below

        Darlow
        O'Reilly Senesi Justin
        Palmer Bruno Semenyo Tav
        Haaland Pedro Welbeck

        Verb Cucu Hill Gomez

  6. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    7 hours, 7 mins ago

    On WC, BB36:

    A. Darlow, Bowen
    B. Verbruggen, Thiago

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 57 mins ago

      A

  7. HD7
    • 9 Years
    7 hours, 7 mins ago

    Team set up right? Wondering should Tavernier get in for someone

    Darlow
    Strujik Gabrie O Reilly
    Bruno Gross Semenyo Plamer
    Wellbeck Haaaland Pedro

    Verbruggen Tavernier Bijol Gusto

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      6 hours, 56 mins ago

      GTG

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        6 hours, 51 mins ago

        Thanks. Wondering between Gross and Tavernier?

  8. HD7
    • 9 Years
    7 hours, 6 mins ago

    Do any teams have BGW until the end of the season?
    I saw that City and Palace have a DGW now in 36. But they dont have a BGW in 37?

  9. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    7 hours, 5 mins ago

    Start Szobo or Cunha?

    1. HD7
      • 9 Years
      7 hours ago

      Hopefully Cunha

  10. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    7 hours, 3 mins ago

    Currently got JP, Haaland and Welbeck

    Want to get rid of JP for either Bowen or Watkins (will be a -4)

    thoughts?

    1. HD7
      • 9 Years
      7 hours ago

      Isnt it better to get DCL?

      1. Skengzema
        • 8 Years
        6 hours, 59 mins ago

        think he's terrible, can see a comfy 2xg with no goals.

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 48 mins ago

      Still don't trust Villa, so Bowen for me.

    3. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 hours, 45 mins ago

      If you're adamant that you want to make the move, then Watkins is the "rational" choice, given his fixtures.

      But be warned, he is beyond frustrating to own...

  11. RogueBlood
    • 10 Years
    7 hours, 1 min ago

    1.3 itb 3ft what changes would u make?

    Darlow
    Van hecke, Gabriel, O'reilly, Hill
    Palmer, Semenyo, Ampadu, Fernandes
    Haaland, Welbeck

    Verbruggen, Struijk, Tavenier, Pedro

  12. DagheMunegu
    • 5 Years
    7 hours, 1 min ago

    On wc
    A Gross
    B Hinshelwood

    Also
    Play one

    1 Van Hecke
    2 Munoz

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 56 mins ago

      A2

    2. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 hours, 46 mins ago

      I got Hinshelwood a few weeks ago and Gross has outscored him, even though Hinsh has better xG. Gross seems to be on a roll.

      Play Munoz.

  13. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 hours ago

    Is Sarr going to start for Palace this weekend?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      6 hours, 58 mins ago

      Let me rub my "magic 8-ball" and see, will get back to you after about 30mins and a wash.

    2. Steavn8k
      • 3 Years
      6 hours, 42 mins ago

      Don't think so, if Glasner follows recent patterns.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 hours, 1 min ago

        Yeah

        Agreed

        Cheers

  14. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    6 hours, 59 mins ago

    Bottomed

    Raya x
    Gabriel canvot oriley x x
    Sarr cherki bruno gross x
    Haland dcl x

    Complete WC team, which:

    A) Verbrugen saliba strujik/munoz/lacroix rogers tiago
    B) hendo-JPVH/verb-munoz strujik eze watkins

  15. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 hours, 59 mins ago

    Bench one of Gross Tavernier Palmer Wellbeck Pedro?

    Thanks

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 54 mins ago

      Probably gross.

  16. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    6 hours, 54 mins ago

    Pick a leeds midfielder for one week.

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 41 mins ago

      .

  17. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    6 hours, 53 mins ago

    Bench

    A) Wirtz (mun)
    B) KDH (MCI)

    Been on A, but now thinking B

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 52 mins ago

      KDH

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 41 mins ago

      b

  18. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 hours, 53 mins ago

    Simons, Castellanos -> Haaland, Cherki (-4)?

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 52 mins ago

      Yep

    2. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 hours, 48 mins ago

      I would also say 'yes'.

  19. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    6 hours, 52 mins ago

    Really need help. My final decision

    A) Thiago > Haaland & Gordon > Cherki for -4 on bench boost
    B) Bowen > Haaland & play Gordon(might not play) on bench boost

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      6 hours, 46 mins ago

      A

  20. STHH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 hours, 51 mins ago

    Very specific question. Draft league. I have Cunha, he's flagged. Cole Palmer is available to bring in, as are a few Leeds players (Okafor, Ampadu, Aaronson). Who is best for a single-week punt?

    1. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 hours, 48 mins ago

      Honestly, going for a Leeds player and hoping for a mega-haul vs Burnley might just be more fun. As for which one: check which side Burnley concede from most?

      1. STHH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 hours, 43 mins ago

        Good shout! Palmer is very tempting. I've already got Fernandes, Saka, Rice and Semenyo. Frankly no idea how I haven't already won the league!

  21. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 hours, 51 mins ago

    Hey mates,

    Do any teams have BGW until the end of the season?
    I saw that City and Palace have a DGW now in 36. But they dont have a BGW in 37?

    Thanks beforehand

    1. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 hours, 49 mins ago

      They have games in hand. No more BGWs, I think.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        6 hours, 47 mins ago

        Thanks. I thought I need to save FTs to be able to sell City players for 37

  22. DL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 hours, 50 mins ago

    For those who watched the last two Arsenal games:

    Would you say Palmer --> Saka is worth it as a slight differential?

    Thanks!

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 48 mins ago

      Not yet...

  23. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 hours, 47 mins ago

    Start Gross or Tavernier this GW?

    Have also Wellbeck Pedro and Palmer starting*

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 hours, 46 mins ago

      Tav

  24. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 hours, 46 mins ago

    A) Play Struijk or Welbeck (playing Darlow, not playing any other Brighton)

    B) Captain Fernandes or Haaland

  25. McSwegan
    • 12 Years
    6 hours, 45 mins ago

    I still can't decide between Hill and Senesi to bin for Gabriel.

    Most are keeping Hill. That must be a sign.

    1. Steavn8k
      • 3 Years
      6 hours, 44 mins ago

      Yes, and you save a mil, so for sure. Kind regards a Senesi owner

      1. McSwegan
        • 12 Years
        6 hours, 36 mins ago

        Thanks 🙂

  26. Steavn8k
    • 3 Years
    6 hours, 45 mins ago

    Play KDH or Thiaw?

  27. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    6 hours, 42 mins ago

    Okafor to play? Any pictures from training?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      6 hours, 41 mins ago

      Posted on his Instagram which seemingly is a positive sign

      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        6 hours, 35 mins ago

        Not spotted in training though apparently.

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          6 hours, 32 mins ago

          Ah fair enough. Risky then

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      6 hours, 40 mins ago

      Also wondering about this.

      If not, I might have to field his replacement, whoever that is?

  28. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 hours, 41 mins ago

    A) Pedro to DCL
    B) Palmer to Eze
    C) Semenyo to Cherki

    Darlow
    Struijk Gabriel Truffert NOR
    Semenyo Palmer Bruno
    Haaland Pedro Welbeck

    Verbruggen Alderete Garner Scott

    1.3 ITB, 1FT

  29. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    6 hours, 40 mins ago

    Raya x
    Gabriel canvot oriley x x
    Sarr cherki bruno gross x
    Haland dcl x

    Complete WC team, which:

    A) Verbrugen saliba strujik/munoz/lacroix rogers tiago
    B) hendo-JPVH/verb-munoz strujik eze watkins

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 hours, 28 mins ago

      Think B looks like it has more upside

  30. Viper
    • 16 Years
    6 hours, 39 mins ago

    Wilson currently in my WC draft, benched this week and Hinshelwood starting which seems a bit weak. Better to go without Wilson & bring him in in 37 if needed then?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      6 hours, 27 mins ago

      Yes