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We can now reveal who has made it through to the fourth round of our Fantasy Football Scout Cup and the third round of the Members tournament.

Fantasy Football Scout Cup, Round 4

All four of round three’s remaining former champions live to fight another day. 

Of this quartet Gribude has the toughest test, as he takes his 60,500 ranked team into battle with 29,687 placed chrisdharris, while Mark sets himself up with a tie against Wolfsburgers, who, with a ranking of 22,408, is 11,726 places higher.

Sleepysi (ranked 30,965) appears to have a smoother passage to the next round as he squares up to 169,564 placed melvinmbabazi. Similarly Ninja_Fit_Saints (ranked 400,062) looks to be the favourite in his encounter with community veteran Rasping Drive, who is just inside the top one million in the rankings.

The competition’s highest placed competitor Elvarus emerged victorious from his round three clash with Warsworn. Next up for this 167th placed manager is a fourth round tussle with 137,849 ranked Joey Barton and friends.

Other notable ties include former FPL champion Tom Fenley’s match-up with Flying Nugget.

The full  third round results can be found here, while the full fourth round draw can be found here.

Members Cup, Round 3

As mentioned, there will definitely be a new name on the trophy this time around with our former winner suffering an exit in the first round.

Despite being ranked only 495,513, Big Mac 24 may fancy his chances after dispatching round two’s highest ranked manager tisza (placed 223). Next up for this giant killer is another tough tie, against 81,560 placed Jeremylinter.

Mark survives his second round encounter with Deanamo Jammy to set up a sweet match up against 298,629 ranked Toffee777.

I also progress and take my 14,795 placed troops with me into a third round tie with rrcmc (ranked 302,688). Paul, who is placed at 223,287 in the rankings, is another survivor and has a tricky contest against No pressure jose (ranked 56,428).

The third round also features matches between Bend It Like Bennett and Gnu, while Cheeseoid takes on Gotham.

The full second round results can be found here, while the full third round draw can be found here.

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  1. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    A. Choupo & Azpi to Sterling & Masuaku
    B. Choupo & Silva to Lingard & Sterling

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      A.
      I am worried that Lingards role will be reduced once Pogba comes back

      1. MJM
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        This

      2. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        How? Pogba will​ replace Herrera in the midfield! Lingard is playing where Mkhitaryan used to play!

  2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Bottomed
    Why do people think Silva out is helping KDB anymore than he already is... Pep trusts KDB to go where he need to go... he will score goals and assists with or without Silva.... he is the imminent EPL player of the year! Just get him

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Gundogan is a naturally more defensive-minded player player Silva, allowing KDB to move forward more. If you watched the game against Spurs, Gundogan kept the wheels churning and connected the defense and midfield (and also got forward a bit, hence his returns) but KDB was noticeably more eager to attack.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        than*

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Good post... cheers EZ

    2. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Because it puts more of the creativity burden on KDB. With both him and Silva playing it's split more evenly, but if it's KDB and Gundogan then KDB will need to be more influential going forward. Plus Gundogan can cover for him a bit more defensively.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Well stated... cheers Pooodle... EZ and Poodle say similar things... there is something about KDB that he just gets Forward at the right times... with it without Silva... but even better now... as you both said

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Chelsea lineup in less than 10 minutes.

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Agree or disagree with above

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        I hate him in FPL 😛

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Ha... you jest

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Source ?

  4. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who is your captain this gw?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      KDB or Sterling

      1. james 101
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Yep

    2. MJM
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Sane. No obvious captain this week, so might as well gamble

    3. GXNG
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Salah

    4. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      KDB

    5. el polako
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Switching beetwen Sane and Coutinho at the moment.

    6. Ode
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Raheem

    7. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Hazard Kane or Sterling. Salah also another option and Cout not left behind. Jokes aside am thinking Hazard.

    8. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      If I take -4 to ditch Kane and RLC for Austin and KDB, then KDB.

      If not then Sterling.

    9. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Pogba

    10. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Probably Aguero.

  5. MJM
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    After next week's transfers will hopefully have this team:

    De Gea
    Jones Otamendi Alonso
    Salah Sane Pogba Sterling Richarlison
    Morata DCL

    Elliot Abraham Wimmer Long

    Don't remember ever having a team as good as this, any season. Anyone else feel the same about their team?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Good starters but bench will kill you with rotation... but you may get lucky with Long with the injuries

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Bony is injured, Abraham is a starter. Wimmer been starting, Long will play. Your bench is fine for the week.

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Long will only play while Tarkowski is banned, but you can afford 1 non-playing sub.

          1. MJM
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            Will hopefully change the bench in the upcoming weeks. How long will the Tarkowski ban likely be? 3 games?

            1. Pooodle
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 2 days ago

              Yes.

    2. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Poor attack though

      1. MJM
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Seems like there's much more value in defence and mids atm

    3. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I think that about my current team

      De Gea
      Otamendi Jones Ogbonna
      Hazard Salah Sterling(V) Silva Pogba(C)
      Firmino Rooney

      Elliot Kolasinac Mee Niasse

      No doubt injuries, rotation and form will change that in the next couple of weeks

  6. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who to ditch first? Femenia or Daniels? I am thinking Femenia as he will fall tonight and Daniels' injury doesn't seem too bad.

    Thoughts please.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Probably Kiko.

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        I think so, and end a sorry saga. He has got me 0 points from 3 games since acquisition. 😆

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          He's definitely been 1 of my success stories this year. Had him for 8 games, only played him 3 times at an average of 5.3 per game. Lovely.

    2. Ode
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I have the same situation, getting rid of 1 for Ogbonna. I'm waiting for the pressers to see the situation with Kiko

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        I should probably wait but I just want rid. Think I might go with Masuaku instead of Oggie.

  7. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    I know this isn't a huge help but it appears Silva is in Spain currently dealing with a "serious family issue". Hopefully at the least we find out from Guardiola if he is available or not for this week but it seems unlikely right now.

    https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/update-on-man-city-david-silva/

  8. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    What move next?

    Pope (Elliott)
    Kiko* Jones Christensen (Kenny, Duffy*)
    Salah Hazard Sterling (c) Richarlison (RLC)
    Morata Austin Kane
    0.7itb 1ft.

    Considering...
    A. Kiko to Oggy/Masuaku (play Pope).
    B. Elliott to Adrian (play Kenny/Kiko).
    C. One of the above plus RLC/Morata to Kdb/DLC for maverick -8.
    D. Other suggestion.

    1. MJM
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      A

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers. Any preference?

        1. MJM
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Would slightly lean towards Ogbonna as Masuaka could be rotated, but either's fine

  9. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Siva to Pogba sound ok?
    Already have sterling and Ota

    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Yes

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Yeah, certainly. Shame because you'll probably want Silva next week (if he's out this week), but deadweight is tough to carry right now.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Yeah it's a pity alright. I may drop Haz for KDB the week after.

      2. Homo Neanderthalensis
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        A good bench goes a long way 😉

    3. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Not if Silva is going to play this weekend - hold off until Friday.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Aye I'll wait but it's very unlikely he will.
        He's in Spain and hasn't trained all week.

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          It's only Wednesday though - if he comes back for training tomorrow or Friday then no reason he won't play.

  10. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Liverpool Line-up leaks...

    Someone had mentioned it last page and I have heard it several times...does anyone know which twitter to follow, or where to check?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Not on Twitter but Facebook This is Anfield & The Anfield Wrap.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers, appreciate it.

  11. QueefParkRangers
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Haz to KDB for -4?

    I have Sterling only for City and Christian son only for Chelsea

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      no.

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      No

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      I might do.

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      This week could work but just looked and Haz has Brighton at home next week.

  12. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone doing hazard to KDB and going without Chelsea attack?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Depends on tonight.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Wouldn't recommend it

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Done Hazard > KDB but kept Morata

  13. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    That tweet 😮

    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      OMG

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        WTF

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          FFS

          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            RLC

            1. el polako
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 days ago

              STD

    2. Lone Wolf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      that again?

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      This changes everything!

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Source?

    5. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Tweet about what?

  14. stachman
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Any news about Grey and his possible ban for diving? How much time do FA have to charge him?

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      If he's banned it will be before next game

    2. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      no ban ... they couldn't decide unanimously

      1. stachman
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Good news. Cheers!

  15. Lecky Legs FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Best long term option?

    A) Aguero > Lukaku

    B) Ndidi > Lingard

    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      A but don't really like either that much.

  16. xRedArrow
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Simple as:

    A) Kun (BOU,new,cry) Projected 150-179 mins
    B) Kane (bur,SOT,blank) Projected 150-179 mins

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Who is the autosub for the blank?

      1. xRedArrow
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        With Kane/masuaku in my team for GW 21 that would force me to play

        RLC (CITY)
        DLC (bou)
        Gomez (LEI)

        Do u support the Kun move given then his 1.5-1.7 matches in next 3 GWKs?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          If I did, I would have already done it.

          1. xRedArrow
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            If Kane scores a brace against the Tarkowski less Burnley his price hike might be a hinderance to get him back for GW22

          2. xRedArrow
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 days ago

            Torres would u captain Kun over Sterling or Haz (eve) given that most captained strikers have let us down?

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      And, yet, I still like bringing in Kun this week so I can captain him and still have Salah as the cap in GW20.

      1. xRedArrow
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        If Kane scores a brace against the Tarkowski less Burnley his price hike might be a hinderance to get him back for GW22

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Nah. You just plan for that and make sure you don't get priced out. It's really not that hard - but I understand the reluctance.

  17. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Transfer out who?

    A: Kane (bur, SOT, blank) -> + saves a FT down the line, - Spurs out of form, Burnley, wont captain, blank
    B: Morata (eve, BRI, STO) -> + fixtures, should be raring to go, rested (?), - probably means one less dgw player (Adrian)

  18. Darsh
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Hazard and Morata benched

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Who would've thought.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Dropped?

  19. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Chelsea team: Caballero; Rudiger, Ampadu, Cahill (c); Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Fabregas, Kenedy; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Chelsea subs: Eduardo, Clarke-Salter, Sterling, Bakayoko, Hazard, Hudson-Odoi, Morata

      1. dark91
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Chances of Sterling coming on?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Depends on score.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Morata nailed for sat

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        What if Pedro and Willian have a stormer.

      2. HashAttack
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        could come on and get a YC during extra time

    3. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Not captaining Sterling now

    4. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      No Alonso in the squad - perfect.

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Obviously he's suspended

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Of course - whoops.

      2. adam28193
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        hes suspended.

  20. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    I've got more flags than the driveway to the United Nations HQ 😮

  21. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Ampadu wagon starts here.....

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Good player tho

  22. Pegboy
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Pope (Elliot)
    Otamendi Christensen Fernandez (Gomez Ward)
    Salah Hazard Sterling Richarlison (TC)
    Kane Morata DCL

    2FT £0m

    a) Ward/Fernandez > Ogbonna
    b) Pope/Elliot > Adrian
    c) A+B
    d) Morata + Carroll > Austin + Pogba (+0.7 to upgrade Ward to Jones next week)
    e) Something else

    1. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Or f) Kane + TC > Austin + KDB (0.6m to do Ward > Jones)

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Bournemouth going for it.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Chelsea B team looks better.

      2. HashAttack
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        hope so ... then city can blitz them at the weekend

    2. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Ripe for a City thrashing then.

  23. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Christensen looking like 2nd most important player in that team. Rotated for cup, gets subbed early to preserve him. What a bargain.

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Him or Jones/Smalling in your opinion? Probably need to get rid of Kola.

      1. Pegboy
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Christensen. Definitely.

  24. _____JR_____
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Best midfielder for this GW only for 6.4 mill? Im thinking either Shakiri or Tadic. Any other opinions?

    1. _____JR_____
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Maybe Lingard

    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Lingard

  25. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    When is Stones expected back?

    Missed the Otamendi wagon so could board that one later on

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        cheers

  26. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Which of these sets of transfers looks best?

    a) Richarlison Kolasinac to Pogba Ogbonna
    b) Ward Kolasinac to Otamendi Ogbonna

    Was set on A, but the more conservative B is tempting me now due to fear of Richarlison starting to produce again

    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      B - keep faith with Richarlison.

      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks. That would leave us with the same team except my Cout Morata over your Haz Firm

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          Let's hope it works out!

    2. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      B

  27. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Dujon Sterling. In my language, 'dujon' means two people. How apt.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      In our language it's French mustard.

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        In our language it’s Dijon Mustard

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 days ago

          I prefer it to the harsher English mustard.

  28. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Big Willy’s night tonight

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      More Willian points.

  29. Homer21
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 days ago

    Who is best replacement for Lacazette over next few GWs, can't go up in price!

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Firmino, Rooney, Rashford.