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The Scout Squad returns ahead of Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

In this article, our in-house team of Marc, Tom J (deputising for Sam), Tom F and Neale will discuss who they think the best FPL players are for the upcoming Gameweek in isolation.



MORE ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

Scout Squad Gameweek 1

The focus is only on the upcoming Gameweek with the Scout Squad, so there’s no medium-term planning involved.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m – so occasionally, we have to select cheaper alternatives.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD: BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 2

 

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  1. Captain Vantastic™
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    People who already have Haaland + Bruno when do you plan to WC and why?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      When mine team becomes execrable!

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        This, still early day.

    2. el polako
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      When my team starts resembling Spurs.

    3. Ausman
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Not until after the IB, when new players are up and running and managers have settled on their starting 11.

    4. 3 A
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      When Bruno make u realize 12 millions is too much...

  2. jeffers138
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Needs some help please if possible?

    Don’t know who to bench for the Leeds v Brentford game as I have DCL and Sangaré.

    What would you guys do? Need to bench 1 of them….. Thank you

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Pens swings it DCL

    2. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Play DCL bench Sangaré.. you’re right that it’s very very close

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Look good to you?

    Kinsky
    Calaf, Maguire, Jacquet
    Bruno, Semenyo, Tzolis, Szobo
    Haaland, Pedro, DCL

    Dubs, Slater, Davis, Konsa

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Gtg! 🙂

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Giggety gtg!

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Cheers, leave Konsa third or move up bench??

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        Leave...

  4. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Really undecided with FH, WC or just transfers all under consideration for GW3.

    Think I’ll probably do Bruno & Thiago > 4.5 mid & haaland and keep the chips for later. Right choice?

    Team for this week:

    Lammens
    Ballard / white / calafiori
    Bruno / mbuemo / tzolis / semenyo
    Pedro / Thiago / Isak

    Verbruggen / le fee / Hume / rodon

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 16 days ago

      I have the same conundrum

      I think I want to FH3 probably because it feels like a great week to target some players I wouldn’t otherwise own, but I might TC3 if Haaland finds his scoring boots

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      No need to burn a Chip if you don't have to...

      1. Ausman
        • 3 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        This ^^^
        The wisdom of Whizz

  5. jb1985
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    2 positions left to decide, play 1 of each - Currently set on 1A and 2A

    1A) Hume vs Fulham (H)
    1B) Kayode vs Leeds (A)
    1C) De Cuyper vs Chelsea (A)

    2A) E.Le Fee vs Fulham (H)
    2B) Ngumoha vs Forest (H)

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Correct decisions

  6. wrightdw
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Can someone help me please? Where have 6 game predictions gone in Members tools?

      1. wrightdw
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        My hero. Thank you.

  7. Danstoke82
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Need help on captain please! (Don’t own Bruno) which one:

    A) Haaland
    B) Joao Pedro
    C) Mbeumo

    Thanks in advance!

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      A)

    2. Mother Farke
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      That's the precise order I'd put those options in.

  8. FPL_trail_runner
    • 6 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Pretty settled now on WC, any issues?

    Trafford
    Ajer White Calafiori O Reilly
    Palmer mBuemo Szob Odegaard
    Pedro Haaland (c)

    4mil Gonzalo De Cuper Slater.

  9. Sabz_1111
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Folks
    a) do we think Cherki starts?
    b) Start Thomas vs Hull or De Cuyper vs Chelsea?

    Thanks

  10. New article
  11. daniscouts
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Its my first FPL and I got a surprising 92 points first GW (with BB used). Now not sure how to move on (as I'm sure I got lucky), but I think I will play it cool and stick with this team for now. Maybe try to get Rogers/Palmer in next week and ditch Palestra and possibly E.L Fee.
    Would you change any of the starters for bench players here?

    Roefs
    White, Maguire, Ballard
    Bruno, Tzolis, Sangare, E.L Fee, Odegaard
    Haaland, Joao Pedro

    Bench: Verbruggen, Barry, Rodon, Palestra

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      The market data projects Barry ahead of Le Fee but play it your way.

      Sunderland are better at home but I prefer to back defenders at the Stadium of Light.

      If Ndiaye doesn't feature for Everton, Barry is also a leading contender to be on penalties if they get one.

      1. AAAFootball
        • 1 Year
        1 month, 15 days ago

        This, that Barry pre season pen does smell of a ndaiye leaving plan

  12. mark@22
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    A. Gvardiol, Bruno , rogers , vebruggen
    B.o'reilly, mbeumo palmer ,Raya

  13. BDerbyshire
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 month, 16 days ago

    What do people think the chances are of Konsa starting against Villa? Trying to choose between Konsa and Hume to start in my team. I don't have any other Arsenal defense

  14. Sarahpfc
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Bench one:

    A) DCL
    B) Brobbey

    Thanks

    1. BDerbyshire
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 16 days ago

      DCL. If Fulham looked leaky against Chelsea, if their defense plays the same against Sunderland then I expect Brobbey to get a good number of chances.

  15. stellez847
    • 2 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Play Lee Fe or Anderson? Or drop both and play Luke Shaw?

  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 15 days ago

    Any changes?

    Cap or TC?

    Kinsky
    Calaf, Maguire, Jacquet
    Bruno, Cherki, Tzolis, Szobo
    Haaland, Pedro, DCL

    Dubs, Slater, Konsa, Davis,

    1m

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 15 days ago

      Really like it! Who did you sell to get Cherki, Mbeumo?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 15 days ago

        Semenyo, two games stays out wide while Cherki & Foden playing the 10.

        Gives 1m for upgades

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 15 days ago

          Nice! Considering the same with Mbeumo if the Carrick’s continues to dissapoint