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28 November 2018 1628 comments
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With scores all in the thirties, Gameweek 13 was one to forget for the Scoutcast crew.

After forcing themselves to relive this dire set of points, Az, David, Luke and Joe dust themselves off and look ahead to better times.

Manchester City’s wealth of midfield options come under particular scrutiny during the community questions segment. A total of 44 points from David Silva, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling against West Ham last weekend makes this is a group of players that demand attention.

Tottenham’s emerging assets in the centre of the park have also caught the community’s collective eye.

Son Heung-min, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen all impressed in the north London side’s victory over Chelsea at the weekend. However, the Scoutcast crew are more interested in their premium-priced teammate Harry Kane to help them take advantage of Spurs’ kind set of festive fixtures.

Elsewhere, David reveals some notable team frailties and the players who are set to exploit them over December. Gylfi Sigurdsson is looking such a strong option in this regard that Joe wishes there could be two of the Everton set-piece specialist to draft into his squad.

Differentials, clean sheets, captaincy and transfer plans are also discussed. With the festive fixture list stepping up a gear, this covers both Gameweeks 14 and 15 as both take place during a frantic six-day block of Premier League matches starting this Friday.

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  1. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Need to rethink my Salah mane double up

    A) Salah -> Sterling

    B) Mane -> Sane

    C) Mane & Salah -> Sane & Sterling (-4)

    1. kime67
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      c. its bmouth ffs

    2. Guba
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'd do B. Let's keep in mind that Salah and Mane did return last week, and they play at Anfield on Sunday. Bmouth aren't push overs. Sane is more rested so (I think?) would be more likely to start, Sterling has played a lot of mins.

    3. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  2. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    The Premier League are getting found out quite a bit in Europe this year.

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Again.

  3. kime67
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    so liverpool are out?

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nope, read previous posts.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Virtually

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If they lose almost out

  4. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I think Neymar is close to being the most unlikable footballer in the history of the game.

    I just want to rip off my right arm so my left one has something to throw at him. The sad thing is, he is amazing at football. But he is a Grade A thunderc*nt.

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😆
      You don't normally drink on a Wednesday?

      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I don't normally drink at all! But he might turn me to it soon ha

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I do believe that CJ.

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think that somebody should brake his leg and for once give him a real reason to roll around like an idiot.

      1. TAT
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Makes you wonder what his real pain face is.

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Surely there are other things you can throw at him?

      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's how annoying he is though Epic. I could throw something else, but he infuriates me so.

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Heather Mills could throw a leg at him

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Oscar could throw two.

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I remember that vividly

            The police were looking for a sawed off man with a shot gun

            1. Syd.
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              To be fair he was guilty as hell, never had a leg to stand on

              His defence was that he couldn't see two feet in front of himself

              1. Monkey Hanger
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                He was as innocent as OJ.

    4. kime67
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      just too good

    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He is a complete embarrassment

    6. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nah he's got nothing on CRonaldo

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool supporter spotted

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Erm CRonaldo hatred knows no bounds mate

  5. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Penalty to the Pool

  6. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Penalty wow drama

  7. Fantastisk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Never a pen

    1. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ok

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe a Crayon in your case

      1. Fantastisk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Great pun m8.

    3. Guba
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      lol

  8. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Poolentyyyyy

  9. IRBOX ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Milner converts the pen! 2-1 PSG. Mane assist

  10. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hello, play Siggy (Liv), Doherty (Car) or Wan-Bissaka (BUR)?

    1. Ready Player One
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I’m going WB

    2. eyezil
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tough, I think Doherty edges it.

  11. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    MILNER YES!

  12. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Jimmyyyyy

  13. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mane learned from Neymar

  14. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Milner must be one of the most reliable penalty takers out there.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes sir.
      Absolutely.

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would also trust him with hanging my coat up at a party.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Actually, I bet he has some great anecdotes. He can be relied upon in many ways.

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Milner wouldn't be at a party.

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          He would if you asked him to help out.

    3. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Apart from the ones he's missed, sure!

  15. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    PSV hit the woodwork 3 times now against Barca. Unlucky lads

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      3 shots off target

      Need more practice

  16. Alexis Nonsense
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Fielding Lovren in CL vs PSG is like agreeing a loss...

    Why no Keita/Shaqiri ?

    Btw. is Keita going to be the most expensive player never used

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Klopp normally takes a few months before new buys start regularly. He'll be dominating midfields soon enough just wish it was sooner

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        exactly, I'm waiting for a Liverpool that fields it's strongest 11

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This is deffo not it. Fabinho and Keita are top class shame Klopp doesn't trust them enough yet.

  17. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Milner spelt backwards is Penalty!

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No, it`s renlim.

    2. :
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No, it's Merlin.

      Wizardy.

  18. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like Sterling will rise again tonight. Every bloody week the key players rise before the Europa League games. So annoying as it forces you to make early decisions.

    1. Guba
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      At least it was after their own game played, Sane rose on Monday! Bit less risky now.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        True, I think that's Sterling's 2nd rise this week.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cant imagine many relevant players will be in action anyway?

      Arsenal are taking their nursery team to Ukraine.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking more to see if Hazard is fit to play/bench

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ruled out for tomorrow anyway.

          Will probably have to wait until Friday for more news.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Ah OK cheers didn't realise that, think I will make the inevitable move in that case.

          2. Pieterke30
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Not ‘ruled out’. Sarri said it was better for him to have a rest tomorrow. Doesnt mean he wouldnt be able to play.

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks. An important clarification. My bad.

            2. Scapegoat Salah
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Oops too late for me now

      2. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No but the Hazard situation is still a bit unclear.

        But if he is fit I want him for Fulham so getting Sterling now is a bit early

  19. el polako
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at the replay seems to me that Gomez could\ should have done more to follow and mark Neymar into the box.
    Looking good for TAA owners.

  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Kane hits post again? What a player, have you seen how thin those things are compared to to the space between?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      His ears?

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

      His head.

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Playing around with WC. May have to go week early due to flags. Is this too left field as WC? Obviously Giroud a risk but if not starting can do damage off bench or bench (Brooks) decent sub.

    Hennessey Fabianski
    Alonso TAA Digne Doherty AWB
    Sterling Son Sané Sigurdsson Brooks
    Kane Mitrovic Giroud

    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solid to me, not very left field.

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Lack of Pool attack only concern.

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks yes perhaps need to look at something like Mané over Son and Jimenez over Giroud

  22. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hi mates.

    Hazard owner here. What is your opinion. Should I keep him for this GW or easy switch to Sane?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping him.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Would keep unless further news (but don't have and not getting him)

      • korbendallas82
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Keep. Sarri said he excpect him to be ready for PL.

        1. EgyptianKing
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Really? Interesting. I was not aware of that. You have a link please?

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Don't you believe him?

            1. EgyptianKing
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Oh, I definitely do mate. Personally I ask for a lot of advices here on FFS and always pay much attention to the comments and suggestions I receive. With that said, however, I always like to read the news myself also, to be able to create my own interpretation and opinion on the subject

                1. EgyptianKing
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Thank you mate!

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

                  What’s edging arsenal and spurs got to do with Chelsea?

      • Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sold.. Fulham wont be push overs.. manager bounce too..

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          They lost 2 goals at home to Southampton...

        2. TerryVenables
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Panic sell. Guaranteed to start and Fulham are shocking.

    3. Bruce Lee
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A) Hazard and Maddison
      B) Sterling and Jimenez

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. Ready Player One
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Shame about his fixtures...

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Shame about his team...

          1. FPL DONKEY
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Shame about his manager...

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        They need to get rid of Mark Hughes before I go back there

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          And Austin... and Long

      3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oh ye of little faith - best cheap forward in the game

    4. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of Martial or Richarlison for Sané?

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Neither

        1. Pieterke30
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why not?

          1. Bruce Lee
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            You probbaly just got Martial in in the last few weeks so I'd stick with him

            Wouldn't take Rich out

            1. Pieterke30
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah two GWs but already regretting it. Especially because he looks like his old complaining self again, pretty invisible etc

              The flying Martial from a few weeks ago is already gone

      2. kime67
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        martial

    5. Surfeit of Lampteys
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joe Lolley is a god

    6. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling on 96% reckon he will rise tonight?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly.

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        touch and go

        1. Zilla
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Syd Dyche

      3. kime67
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        yes

      4. MTPockets
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Probably will if people keep highlighting his about-to-rise %

        • DandyDon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Anyone got the link to likely rise/fall site? Want to leave has to Sané to next week but might go now if likely 0.2 swing before next gw

      5. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Stuck here, would love some help.
        2 FT 0.3m ITB

        Rui / Henn
        Alonso / Robbo / Laporte / Doherty / AWB
        Salah / Haz / Rich / Murphy / Billing
        Kun / Arnie / Wilson

      6. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No changes christ we're toast

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          who?

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Us.

          2. Dr Van Nostrand
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Liverpool

        2. LarryDuff
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Club Brugge?

      7. Woody01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        1 FT available...

        A) Mane > Sane
        B Forster > Fabianski
        C > Holebas > Balbuena/TAA
        D > Barkley > Other cheap mid

        Patricio
        Alonso / Doherty / Robertson
        Mane / Hazard (C) / Sterling (VC) / Richarlison
        Jimenez / Murray / Arnie

        Forster / Barkley / AWB / Holebas