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FPL GW16 Scout Picks - Final Selection

Raya Martin

Lewis-Potter
Chalobah
Andersen

Szoboszlai
Saka
Bruno Fernandes
Eze

Raúl Jiménez
Haaland
Thiago

Dubravka
Spence
Heaven
Le Fée

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Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Ekitiké	LIV	8.5m	212.6%	Very Likely
Foden	MCI	8.7m	175.5%	Very Likely
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.2m	129.8%	Very Likely
Cherki	MCI	6.4m	119.0%	Very Likely
Saka	ARS	10.2m	108.4%	Very Likely
Thiago	BRE	7.1m	108.2%	Very Likely
Chalobah	CHE	5.4m	102.2%	Very Likely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	98.6%	Likely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	95.7%	Maybe
Rogers	AVL	7.0m	77.0%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	88.1%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	85.8%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	82.7%	Unlikely
Palmer	CHE	10.3m	79.6%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.2m	80.6%	Unlikely
Wilson	FUL	5.5m	73.9%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	75.9%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.6m	73.2%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	75.3%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	73.7%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	69.4%	Unlikely
Raya	ARS	6.0m	70.0%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	66.4%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	66.2%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	66.4%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	64.6%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	63.5%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.1m	67.4%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	58.9%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	61.1%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.6m	52.9%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	56.3%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	57.3%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	56.4%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.4m	54.5%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	54.8%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	53.6%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	54.3%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	50.9%	Unlikely
Flemming	BUR	5.3m	47.4%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Muñoz	CRY	6.0m	133.4%	Very Likely
Mateta	CRY	7.9m	125.5%	Very Likely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.3m	124.1%	Very Likely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.7m	116.6%	Very Likely
Doku	MCI	6.6m	107.2%	Very Likely
Longstaff	LEE	4.9m	105.9%	Very Likely
Nallo	LIV	3.8m	104.0%	Very Likely
H.Bueno	WOL	4.4m	103.0%	Very Likely
Bobb	MCI	5.2m	101.5%	Very Likely
Minteh	BHA	6.2m	98.9%	Likely
Gudmundsson	LEE	3.9m	100.5%	Very Likely
Neave	NEW	4.4m	100.2%	Very Likely
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	99.9%	Maybe
Rodon	LEE	4.1m	99.2%	Maybe
Muniz	FUL	5.4m	98.5%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	97.4%	Maybe
Mayenda	SUN	5.3m	95.3%	Maybe
Kudus	TOT	6.5m	93.0%	Maybe
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.2%	Unlikely
Elanga	NEW	6.6m	93.4%	Unlikely
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	93.8%	Unlikely
Kulusevski	TOT	6.4m	93.8%	Unlikely
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	93.6%	Unlikely
Yarmoliuk	BRE	5.0m	94.6%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	92.9%	Unlikely
McKenna	BOU	4.0m	93.0%	Unlikely
Gunn	NFO	4.0m	92.3%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	92.0%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	92.3%	Unlikely
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	93.5%	Unlikely
Balcombe	BRE	4.0m	91.7%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	90.1%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	5.0m	89.9%	Unlikely
Toti	WOL	4.3m	91.5%	Unlikely
Bentley	WOL	4.0m	89.4%	Unlikely
Nørgaard	ARS	5.2m	87.7%	Unlikely
Anthony	BUR	5.3m	83.4%	Unlikely
Worrall	BUR	3.9m	86.3%	Unlikely
Irving	WHU	4.4m	85.5%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	86.0%	Unlikely

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Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Sus
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:16am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C, Inj
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	C
Up	Andersen	FUL	C
Up	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
Up	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:28am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	B
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
Up	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:34am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Down	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
Down	Woltemade	NEW	B

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:43am

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The Captain Poll – Gameweek Fifteen

25 November 2010 987 comments

Andy

“The times they are a-changin’.”

Bob Dylan, October 1963

This song was written almost half a century ago but Dylan clearly had what’s to come right on the precipice of his mind. That’s right, Johan Elmander is leading the captain’s poll. If ever there was a sign that times were and are changing in this Fantasy season, this would certainly be it. We’re not in Kansas anymore…

“Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen, and keep your eyes wide the chance won’t come again.”

It’s taken him a fair bit longer than expected to settle into life in the Premier league, but alongside Chung-Yong Lee, Elmander is somewhat perversely proving Gary Megson makes a great scout if an ill-bodied manager. This season, under the stewardship of Owen Coyle, he has begun to flourish, much to the surprise of the many who had previously written the Swede off as a Premier League flop. With 8 goals, 5 assists and 13 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Bonus Points Elmander is the current value pick for the season and your lead candidate for the armband.

Evidently, following the lack of assurances the “obvious” picks have been able to provide in recent weeks – the next step in line is to play a bit more fast and loose and bank on a form player against a defence which is known for conceding the odd goal or two.

“The line it is drawn, the curse it is cast, the slow one now, will later be fast”

It’s not like this is some kind of runaway victory for Elmander though, evidence so far points to an incredibly close race with Nani a mere handful of votes in the wake of the Bolton striker, and with good cause considering his home form and the visit of Blackburn for him and his United cohorts this week. The news of Newcastle’s second string centre-back pairing sees Didier Drogba well in the reckoning for another crack at the whip as well.

Rafael Van Der Vaart, Carlos Tevez and even Wayne Rooney following his penalty at Rangers, are also well and truly in the reckoning.

If you’ve not let us know of your decision, or you’ve not yet made one, why not stew on it briefly and then head back to the frontpage and rock the vote. Make sure it counts.

“And the first one now will later be last, for the times they are a-changin’.”

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TorresMagic™
15 years, 22 days ago
Australia starting to get back on top. Last hour or so with the new ball is crucial now. A chance at the tail with the gloomy condition would be preferred. Collingwood on equals new ball coming.
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1. andy85wsm
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Yeah. If we can get some quick wickets with the new ball then you'd have to say the day went to England.
  
  Right now though I don't think even a new ball will help.
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Boom!!!
15 years, 22 days ago
aussies looks set for atleast a 100 run lead if both hussey n haddin can bat till 260...then johnson can take it on from here with a quick fire 40-50....
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1. andy85wsm
  15 years, 22 days ago
  I really can't see Johnson scoring that highly. Not with a new ball to face.
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  1. andy85wsm
    15 years, 22 days ago
    Although then it may only be newish
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    1. Boom!!!
      15 years, 22 days ago
      it will depend on the light i think whether england takes the new ball tonight or tommorow because if the light is offered aussies are likely to take it n they will be happy with what they have right now...
      is xavier doherty an all rounder or just a spinner?
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      1. Boom!!!
        15 years, 22 days ago
        n guess what aussies have taken the light....
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      2. TorresMagic™
        15 years, 22 days ago
        He is a spinner 1st & a batsman a far 2nd. Day over now.
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Anti-Ipswich
15 years, 22 days ago
I see a lot of people (me included) are worried about cancelled games this week. I'm a referee so I know a little bit about cancelled games. The majority of the time in a higher class game, the pitch is inspected by the referee on the day before the game (so today). If the pitch does not meet the ref's standard, the game may be cancelled then.

If there is a doubt about the pitch, the pitch may be inspected again on the morning of the game. If it still passes, the major test of the ground is about 90 mins before the game. That's the latest you'll hear if a game is cancelled or not. So with people concerned about the Newcastle game, you won't hear about it until probably tomorrow morning. But in some cases, the access to the pitch may be dangerous for fans (ie Wigan last year where I think you have to go through a paddock or something) and the game may be cancelled for this reason

Hope that helps!
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1. @FuzzyWarbles
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Cheers. Heres hoping the crew at St. James' can get that pitch up to par.
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2. Ernie_Schitt
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Referee perspective - fantastic!
  
  Bravo for doing a tough job, btw...
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andy85wsm
15 years, 22 days ago
This isn't a go at the Aussies because England would do the same but the whole floodlight thing is a joke.

Seriously, what is the point of them. As soon as it starts to get dark they come on but the players go off anyway.
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 22 days ago
  that is why there is a suggestion of day n night test matches...
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andy85wsm
15 years, 22 days ago
I feel like I should wait and see if they come back on but it's not going to happen is it.

Might as well just take the opportunity to get a bit of an earlier night than last night 🙂 Don't want to miss the new ball though!
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1. andy85wsm
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Apparently it's raining too.
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2. Boom!!!
  15 years, 22 days ago
  day over andy ....covers are on....go n have a good sleep...good night...
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Lew
15 years, 22 days ago
so.. I've been away for a few days.

Who has everyone replaced Fabregas with (if anyone) ?

Or still holding fire?
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 22 days ago
  cahill/nasri/arteta
  but i haven't decided yet i'm holding him till the last half an hour of deadline...
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2. @FuzzyWarbles
  15 years, 22 days ago
  seems like 9 outta 10 fabs owners are bringing in cahill and im one of them. I hate conformity but I followed the herd I suppose.
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@FuzzyWarbles
15 years, 22 days ago
Never a good feeling to look at the scouts predicted lineups and see VDV missing from the XI, I already have brunt as a doubt, and already used my move to replace fabregas. Fingers crossed Newcastle wont postpone, how scared should i be with this lineup?

Al Habsi (Robbo)

Cole, Coleman, Dann

Nani, Malouda, VDV, Cahill

Drogba (C), Elmander, Carroll

Sub order: Brunt, Konchesky, Simpson

Should Konchesky be considered if VDV doesnt feature, maybe make him sub #1, if VDV doesnt go? Or keep brunt there?
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1. Lew
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Konchesky wont keep a CS against Spurs.
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Cave Pigeon
15 years, 22 days ago
Alright I'm in OZ and heading away down the coast for the weekend in a couple of hours.. Gonna do two freebies, was originally gonna get VDV in but he might not play and I wont be able to check info on match day and dont wanna risk it.. Here's what I've decided

Fabregas to Nasri
Odemwingie to Elmander

What ya think? Cheers!
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1. Dave Bauer
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Solid transfers, you can breathe easy!
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TorresMagic™
15 years, 22 days ago
New post.
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1. Christina.
  15 years, 22 days ago
  Thanks.
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Dave Bauer
15 years, 22 days ago
When's this Asian cup thing then? How many GWs before I need to worry about losing Cahill?
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zuzuViking
15 years, 22 days ago
Dear Manager colleagues, please help a fellow point hauler!!!

Foster
Vidic, Cole.A, Coleman
Nani, VDV, N'Zog, Fab.
Caroll, Tevez, Gyan
Subs: Gomes(yeah,i know), Adam, Foley, Williamson

Fab out or save transfer?
Thinkin Fab->Nasri (not Cahill for differential).Ok or other tips?
Who to captain? Thinking Tevez, or VDV (tevez will be sub captain). Not nani for differential. Too risky?
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Crakers
15 years, 21 days ago
RMT guys.. doesnt look the best but i got a good feeling this week!

Foster (Hahneman)
Elmo shawx A.Cole ( Jones, Jose Enrique)
Nani(C) VDV Arteta Nzog (Ferguson)
Torres Carrol Chamakh

Any advice on what i should do, aleady used my trade Fabs for Arteta, i think he's due for a big one 2nite!
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1. Crakers
  15 years, 21 days ago
  i got 5.6 in the bank im thinking of taking a 4 point hit and getting elmander for Carrol??
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