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Just ten days after celebrating three-figure tallies, many Fantasy managers are now left counting the flags as the international break casualties mount.

Sergio Aguero leads the army of crocks. The City striker’s twanging hamstring has taken the shine off his incredible 25-point haul and it’s his demise from hero to zero that dominates the chatter in this latest ScoutCast episode.

With Granville struck down by sniffles, Luke aka “D1sable” steps into the breach to join Jonty and myself to take up the challenge of weighing up the Aguero stand-ins.

We also take time to assess two contrasting managerial appointments, greeting Jurgen Klopp’s thrilling heavy metal football, whilst mustering a nod to Big Sam’s bid to produce a Black Cats escape routine.

This latest episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. You can view the full broadcast via the larger player below (much as we love Luke, we do eventually shift the camera from him).

For the edited and slightly more refined audio experience, you’ll need this link or the stream available via small player.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Koeman press conference, has this been done yet?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bottom of pg 5

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sort by stickies, PArm did a nice break down

  2. Kenzoblu
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Done

    Kun -> Lukaku

    -4 hit

    Team looking like this

    Myhill

    Kolarov Evans Bellerin (Sagna Darmian)
    Payet Alexis Mahrez Barkley (Drinkwater)
    Vardy Pelle Lukaku

    ITB: 5.0, TV: 103.5

    GTG?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

  3. Moens
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So Costa or Bony??

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bony

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Costa as having Bony would force you to bring Aguero back immediately when he returns to fitness. Probably better to give yourself some leeway considering how awkward that move could potentially be.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        +1 that is a good point, however for those with a WC o/ it could be an ideal situation to have him instead

  4. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If you had a terrible bench and Kolarov, Ayew, KDB and Mahrez, would you take a hit to make sure you get a full starting 11?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes if there's a transfer you are very keen on

      1. Judas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        it would have to be a defender really. as my defence is currently Kolarov, Dawson, Francis, Muniesa, Targett

        However Mahrez to Mane could be tasty...(already own Pelle and Vardy)

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah that's a tempter! Muniesa is sitting on my bench as well but I'm already many hits down

  5. Berkan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Will Ayew and Evans be fit for the weekend?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew should be ok for Monday.

    2. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ayew should be fine

      evans I dont think will be

  6. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Half considering Yaya(c) if he's declared fit to start, largely because I'm under the impression he often performs well when Aguero is out. Is that impression based in fact or just something I'm imagining?

    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Well I think he's on pens if he starts.

      Hope they have a concrete update tomorrow, think there is a press conference.

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably is a correlation from playing slightly further up and being on pens.

  7. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rugby and football Saturday, what a treat!!

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Will you do a hit if your only bench player is Francis away to City? Also Kolarov, KDB, Ayew, Alexis in starting lineup and all flagged..??

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Which one would you sell?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Kun Aguero

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Not did, would?

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            eh..??

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd have no problem playing Francis if needed.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Surely Kolarov, KDB, Ayew and Alexis will start?

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes should all do. But wouldn't be the end of the world having to play Francis if not

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I think Kolarov won't. He isn't in training pics and Francis will come in anyway. One of all others 3 not starting and I am playing again with 10 players, which I don't want too

  9. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So to Sanchez or not to Sanchez!?

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      More chance of starting than Feo

    1. Nerazzuro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I just did and it felt very Sanchez

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ooh I want that feeling

        1. Nerazzuro
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Its a dirty Sanchez type of feeling!

      2. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        They'll both play. Theo didn't get thst many minutes over internationals and Sanchez is a beast

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, looks like he'll go up tonight.

  10. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does it look like Lukaku will rise tonight?

    1. Kenzoblu
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looking like it will go to 8.4

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Possibly.

  11. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ville Ronka, best player of all time, his 5th midfielder is Mahrez. Tempting me to boost my 5th midfielder with the Aguero cash.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      link to his team?

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks 🙂 Smart guy has 2 FTs running into this break and his TV is already monstrous!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He needs one of Ayew & Yaya to play.

  12. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Creswell Janmaat Kolarov all flagged and Browning prob won't play now Coleman fit. Would you use AOA or just hope that 2 of the flags make it

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janmaat not flagged now Rhinos.

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This is good news. Now for the Kolarov flag to vanish.

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Arsenal getting 3 points over two legs vs Bayern?

    I fear we could be playing Europa league in January 🙁

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3 points at home I reckon

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I've watched THAT Arshavin goal vs Barcelona so many times this week to try and get the good vibes going

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You won't be playing Europa League in January - 100%.

      Because it doesn't restart until February 😛

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😆 You've got me there!

  13. Nerazzuro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    This GW will hold a lot of surpises given that there are so many 50/50s with teams starting 11 and fitness concerns! One of the most exciting for a long time!

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes it will...just roll with it.

  14. morrismema
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bring in Sanchez or KDB for a -4 hit?

    1. Nerazzuro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I just did Sanchez and was weighing that up for a couple of days. For me, KDB may not thrive as much without Kun and Silva

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Toss a coin, I have both.

  15. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play Cresswell or Darmian?

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Isn't cress a doubt

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cress

  16. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Are either of these moves worth a -4 hit???

    A: Targett/Muniesa ---> Bertrand
    B: Mahrez ---> Mane

    Baring in mind I only have 3 playing defenders currently and on is Kolarov who is a doubt. Plus I dont have a good 5th mid to come in for Mahrez/Sanchez if they dont play

  17. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Waaaaaaaaaaay out of the loop this week and haven't a notion what to do with Aguero

    what's the consensus on his tranny?

    Seems like Pelle is the best option? Have craploads of money with Aguero out so money is no problem. Costa, Lukaku or Studge also in the running?

    1. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      pelle. simple

    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle is the safe bet. On very good form, home to a leaky Leicester defence next and pretty good fixtures for the next 3 of 4 games after that.

    3. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Costa

    4. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers fellas (y)

  18. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Boosting Westwood to
    (a) Mane
    (b) Pelle
    (c) neither - avoid benching headache!

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How do you do b

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This.

    2. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. Judas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        but get pelle in

  19. AgentRed
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    On a Wildcard, would you keep Hazard and Mahrez?

    Gomes/Butland

    Bellerin/Jagielka/Cedric/Souare/Francis
    Haz/KDB/Sanchez/Payet/Mahrez
    Pelle/Ighalo/Vardy

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Captain Hazard. Maybe get Mane now.

      1. AgentRed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        In place of who? If Mahrez then would need to free money elsewhere and can only really see that being at Haz's expense.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          How much off are you from Mahrez to mane?

          1. AgentRed
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            1.9m

            Tempted by Hazard > Mata and use the money to elsewhere

            1. Rupert The Horse
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              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Not with his fixtures. Tempted to get him for a hit.
              Keep him and at his value its easy to get rid

              1. AgentRed
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                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Ok, thanks for your help

    2. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I personally would have those 5 mids. going to give you a massive bench headache every week and youll get afew hauls sat on your bench. drop one for a cheap 5th mid and upgrade your defence.

      1. AgentRed
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This is my biggest concern, but who would you drop out of Mahrez/Haz? I'm fairly happy with defence as not sure the premium defenders are adding much value, but am tempted by Ighalo>Lukaku

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mahrez for me.

  20. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    EPIC FAIL! Will retry!

    Boosting Westwood to
    (a) Mane
    (b) Walcott
    (c) neither - avoid benching headache/wait till next gameweek and do it for free!

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B if either.

    1. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lol. A

  21. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Would you be happy to play richards(che) if kolarov is out?
    Or is it worth a -4

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Unless you get a CS, you lose points. You get rid of Kolarov & get a new player as the payoff.

      1. Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        My real fear is negative points from Richards

  22. Iceball
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone convince me?
    A) Costa with Westwood on bench (or slight upgrade soon). If flop then Lukaku in 2 weeks
    B) Lukaku and Mané/Yaya/Walcott (bench headache but at least some points when the sub in)
    C) Ighalo(on bench usually) and Hazard.

  23. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Shaqiri > Wanyama for -4? Hope this hit pays off

    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wanyama?

    2. Rupert The Horse
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No way.

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great relegation battle with both managers jobs on the line.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😆

  24. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Janmaat or Moreno?

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      * To bring in (sorry).

    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janmaat

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janmaat.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is Daryl fit? If so Daryl.

      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        His flag has been removed Balders so I'm guessing so.

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Sounds good enough to me

    4. Rupert The Horse
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janmaat

    5. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, that's a clean sweep then.

  25. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Errors on "Team News" page:

    1) Leicester's next match is saying Southampton (H) when it should be Southampton (A)
    2) Spurs' next match is saying Man C (H) when it should be Liverpool (H)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers, will leave a message.

  26. nkurylo12
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mids are Coutinho, Ayew, Mahrez, Toure, Payet
    5.8m in the bank, 0 FT.
    What should I do?

  27. Viper
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My defence this week is:

    Darmian (eve) Kolarov (doubtful) Evans (doubtful) Richards (che) Huth (sou)

    Would you do Aguero & Westwood -> Pelle & Walcott and play all out attack?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yes. im doing something similar

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Defo.

    3. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      what 3 changes did u make vipes?

      1. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        troy even

  28. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Goal imminent table

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/7413/

    Really accurate lately. That is why I captained hattrick and five goals. Thinking of bringing Kun replacement. I am between no 1 and no 5

    Thoughts ?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bring in number 1; it was between him and Sturridge and I went for the latter.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      May as well captain the replacement if it's off that table.

    3. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      harry kane. big differential.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wowzers....

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Too bad its bottom page 🙁

          The problem is I will captain no 5 if I get him and won't no 1. I have hesitations regarding captain this week

          1. Every Dog Has Its Day
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            That game for number 5 will be a goal fest.