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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
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Looks good!

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Cheers tempted by Thiago or DCL for Pedro

  2. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

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

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Hmm I'm not so sure

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Why?

    2. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

  3. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Yep G2G

  4. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Please help.

    Would you do Gordon > Cherki for -4

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Somebody please answer

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

    3. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      I probably wouldn't do it for a hit

    4. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

  5. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Start 2

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

    1. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      D

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Thanks. Who else? Need 2

        1. Ciro Di Marzio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 17 days ago

          Sorry, probably one of the Bournemouth guys as well.

    2. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      B & D

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 17 days 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
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    On WC, BB36:

    A. Darlow, Bowen
    B. Verbruggen, Thiago

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      A

  7. HD7
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      GTG

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Thanks. Wondering between Gross and Tavernier?

  8. HD7
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Start Szobo or Cunha?

    1. HD7
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Hopefully Cunha

  10. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Isnt it better to get DCL?

      1. Skengzema
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

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

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

    3. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days ago

    On wc
    A Gross
    B Hinshelwood

    Also
    Play one

    1 Van Hecke
    2 Munoz

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      A2

    2. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Is Sarr going to start for Palace this weekend?

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Yeah

        Agreed

        Cheers

  14. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Bench one of Gross Tavernier Palmer Wellbeck Pedro?

    Thanks

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Probably gross.

  16. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Pick a leeds midfielder for one week.

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      .

  17. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Bench

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

    Been on A, but now thinking B

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      KDH

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      b

  18. Stimps
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

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

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Yep

    2. DL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      I would also say 'yes'.

  19. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      A

  20. STHH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days 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
        1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Not yet...

  23. HD7
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Start Gross or Tavernier this GW?

    Have also Wellbeck Pedro and Palmer starting*

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Tav

  24. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

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

    B) Captain Fernandes or Haaland

  25. McSwegan
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

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

      1. McSwegan
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Thanks 🙂

  26. Steavn8k
    • 3 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Play KDH or Thiaw?

  27. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 17 days ago

    Okafor to play? Any pictures from training?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Posted on his Instagram which seemingly is a positive sign

      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 17 days ago

        Not spotted in training though apparently.

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          1 month, 17 days ago

          Ah fair enough. Risky then

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days 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
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Think B looks like it has more upside

  30. Viper
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 17 days 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
      1 month, 17 days ago

      Yes