Scout Picks

Gameweek 14 Scout Picks – Man City and Chelsea backed

Manchester City and Chelsea have been backed ahead of favourable fixtures in Gameweek 14.

Each club has supplied two players in this week’s Scout Picks after we whittled down the squads handed to us by Paul, Joe, Az and Peter.

This week we’re lining up in a 4-3-3 formation with a team worth £81.8m, under our budget of £83m.

Goalkeeper

Wayne Hennessey (£4.5m) is the first of two Crystal Palace options that come into the squad for Gameweek 14. He received two top picks from our pundits with Joe and Az his biggest fans, while Paul selected him as his second choice. The Eagles host a Burnley side this week with fewer shots on target than any other side in the league, and they will be buoyed from keeping a clean sheet at Old Trafford in Gameweek 13.

Defenders

Marcos Alonso (£7.1m) pulled off a clean sweep in defence with all four pundits selecting him as the top option for Gameweek 14. The Chelsea man lines up against Fulham, who still have defensive problems even after Claudio Ranieri took charge. They have proved particularly susceptible down their right flank this season, conceding 55 chances there and only two teams allow more down that side of the pitch – which is where Alonso will be lining up. This week could be the return of some attacking points for the Spaniard.

Andrew Robertson (£6.5m) had to hold off some serious competition from Trent Alexander-Arnold for a spot in the Scout Picks this week but won out because of some financial decisions made elsewhere. The left-back won out over his English colleague in the Squads chosen by our pundits with Paul picking him in second place with Joe and Az slotting him in third. Liverpool’s defence continues to churn out clean sheets while Everton rank joint-14th for big chances in away matches this season.

Matt Doherty (£4.9m) earns a reprieve following Wolves’ poor showing against Huddersfield to make it back-to-back appearances in the Scout Picks XI. He got votes from all four members of Scout Squad team ahead of a trip to Cardiff. Wolves are still posting encouraging defensive statistics when they are away from home this year, with only Manchester City allowing more fewer chances on the road.

It feels very satisfying to finally put Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.2m) back into the Scout Picks after a rotten run of games for Crystal Palace. We’ve obviously already covered why we think that the Eagles will record a shut-out against Burnley, the reason that Wan-Bissaka has made the cut is mainly because of his price. So many of us have the budget man on our benches that it will be nice for him to finally make an appearance in our first XIs. Interestingly, only Joe included Wan-Bissaka in his Scout Squad but the right-back’s price is too good to ignore with some lavish spending elsewhere.

Midfielders

It should be no surprise to see Raheem Sterling (£11.4m) come in as our top midfielder option for Gameweek 14. Now the top-scoring FPL player, he has averaged 8.6 points per game this season and is in the form of his life. With five goals and two assists in his last three home matches against Bournemouth, this fixture is the perfect one for him provided he can stay in the starting XI following 90 minutes midweek. Surprisingly, only two of our Scout Squad pundits chose him as their number one, Paul and Az, but that was still more top picks than anyone else in this position.

Eden Hazard (£11.1m) won a close-fought battle with Mohamed Salah to claim the secondary premium position in midfield for Gameweek 14. It’s a bit of a risky call with Hazard amassing just nine points across the last four Gameweeks but, as we’ve already mentioned, Fulham’s defensive frailties are there for all to see and Chelsea really need a positive result after being thrashed by Spurs in Gameweek 13. Hazard actually has better minutes per chances created and shots on target ratios than Sterling over the last four Gameweeks so if he starts on Sunday he could have a field day. As for Salah, we felt that the Merseyside derby might prove too tight an affair to justify spending so much of the £83m budget on the Egyptian this weekend.

Anthony Martial (£7.6m) is another man to get a pardon and go straight back into the Scout Picks after disappointing in Gameweek 13. The Frenchman’s attacking numbers remain encouraging with more shots and efforts on target in the last four Gameweeks as Sterling, and the same number of chances created than him too. Yes, there is evidence to suggest that Romelu Lukaku’s return to the side will damage his output but Southampton have still conceded the same number of shots at home this season as hapless Fulham.

Forwards

Sergio Aguero (£11.5m) makes it a fourth successive inclusion in the Scout Picks side with another clean sweep of the forwards board. All four of our pundits chose the Argentinian as the best striker for this Gameweek given his incredible form at home. No player has had more shots, in the box or on target than Aguero this season, which bodes well for a match against a Bournemouth side with deteriorating defensive statistics.

Given the all-clear by Manuel Pellegrini this week, Marko Arnautovic (£7.1m) comes back into the side once more. He was the second choice of both Paul and Peter while Az selected him in third place. An away match at Newcastle should provide the West Ham forward with plenty of opportunities given that Burnley are the only side to have allowed more shots at home than the Magpies this season.

Raúl Jiménez (£5.9m) completes the line-up with his second successive appearance in the side. Of the cheaper forward options for Gameweek 14, he had the most votes from our Scout Squad crew, with a total of three. That’s not surprising considering he’s had more shots in the penalty box since Gameweek 10 than Salah, Aguero and Sterling. This week he faces a Cardiff defence that has allowed more efforts on target in home matches than any other side this season.

Substitutes

Jonas Lössl (£4.5m) got four votes from our Scout Squad crew this week but missed out on a place in the final XI because none of them were as first choice. Huddersfield have been showing some defensive improvement recently while Brighton are typically poor away from home.

Christopher Schindler (£4.3m) gets a place on the substitutes bench for largely the same reason, not to mention his excellent budget price. He actually received two votes from our pundits with Paul and Peter tipping him.

Callum Paterson (£5.2m) continues to offer great value as an out of position midfielder playing as the centre-forward in Cardiff’s team. The Bluebirds are starting to find their goal-scoring feet in the Premier League now and this could be another opportunity for Paterson to continue his run of three goals in his last five matches.

Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m) could seriously benefit from Burnley’s poor defensive performances this season. The player himself may be without a goal since Gameweek 5 but the Clarets have given up more shots than any other side this season.

Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 14 is Prasun Singhal. He has opted for a 3-5-2 formation of Hennessey; Alexander-Arnold, van Aanholt, Schindler; Sané, Willian, Hazard, Sterling, D Silva; Morata, Zaha.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Contributors and Moderators League for the following season.

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1,392 Comments Post a Comment
  1. hjalmarekdal
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Am I stupid or smart if I use my FT to:
    Hazard —> Sane (C)

    1. Pep Pig
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd never call you stupid. Reality of it is, Hazard could quite easily outscore Sane. I personally wouldn't (and don't own either. Though if I had Hazard, I'd be confident to keep (100%)

    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not against Fulham, Sane still a good option next week against Watford. Save.

    3. J T
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Neither. It’s a game of calculated risk, just because you may get it right or wrong doesn’t make you stupid.

      I wouldn’t do that personally but it could work out

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        this

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          or that

    4. Benditlike
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just logged in here to ask the exact same question. I will do it if you do it 😉

  2. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling or Sane this week?

    (Will get the other one the next gw)

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      sterling

    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sane this week, Sterling the better overall pick but played a lot of football lately. Id go Sane

  3. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    First 🙂

    1. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Classic fail

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😀

        Still worth it

        1. Mr Q
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          🙂

  4. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro out for Arnie? Or just keep him?

    1. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Do it. Fulham worries are not over yet.

  5. The Rumour Mill
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    "Wolves are still posting encouraging defensive statistics when they are away from home this year, with only Manchester City allowing more big chances on the road."

    I think this needs editing to say FEWER big chances. Otherwise the meaning of the sentence is completely the opposite of what is intended.

    1. DavidMunday815
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for spotting - have fixed that now! As you can imagine, Friday night deadlines squeeze us up for time!

  6. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus back in training now leaning towards Hazard captain...

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      please explain the logic

  7. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    8 scout picks today

    Low scoring GW incoming

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Only 5, three figure score incoming

    2. DAVESAVES
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      9 here..

    3. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Only 4... Bodes well!

    4. Jumpingjalapeno
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      10....the fear is real

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Another defensive double up in the picks? Worked perfectly last week with Rui+Doherty.

  9. Jelder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you move on to make way for Aguero?

    1. Hazard
    2. Mane

    1. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2

  10. vardys party
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ryan (button)
    Rudiger Robertson laporte
    Salah Hazard Richarlison Kenedy
    Aguero Jimenez Arnie

    (Bennet Balbuena Hojbjerg)

    1 ft 1.5 itb

    I did really badly this week. Any suggestions? Maybe put sterling/sane in for hazard?
    A. Save
    B. Do a transfer.

  11. Arfaish
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of rolling my transfer with the following:

    Lossl
    Robertson, Doherty, TAA, Wan-B (Mendy)
    Sterling, Hazard, Mane, Richarlison (4.3)
    Aguero, Jiminez, (Wilson)

    Obviously ill getting rid of Mendy next week but should I do it this week with possible benchings of Hazard, Sterling and maybe TAA?

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      taa is very good

      1. Arfaish
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I know and hes likely to play but still not nailed 100%. Would you save then?

        1. Azurri
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          It depends who you are thinking of bringing in for Mendy. For example, if its another Man City DF, then you would be better off transferring now.

  12. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have all but Sterling, Hennessey and Jimenez in my starting XI from the scoutpicks....

    Have Kepa, Mane and Laporte instead...

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dinnery posted anything about Aguero starting yet?

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      is he injured ? i know dinnery usually comments on that

  14. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pleeeease help me I have 0.9ITB and 2FT what would you do?

    Dubravka (4.0)

    Laporte Robertson Alonso Bennett AWB
    Richarlison Salah Hazard (Diangana/4.3)
    Aguero Arnautovic (Wilson)

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    9 starting 11 scout picks, that is my gwk doomed

    1. Jaws
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      9 As well and you should be just fine. I had 8 last week too which gave me 76 points.

  16. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do I play Doherty or Felipe Anderson? Already got Arnie so stuck in two minds on this one.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doherty, but I'd really want to play Anderson, too, against a side who've conceded the most crosses from their right side in the league in the last 4 matches.

      1. Oooo Matron
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Very Interesting stat! Getting Anderson & Doherty in would require dropping Jiminez, TAA, or Robertson. Hard to justify any of them out either.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I'd rather play Doherty than Jiminez tbh. Not sure about Jim versus Anderson. Newcastle have also conceded the most headed goal attempts int he last four, which bodes well for Anderson's corners. I'd definitely consider benching Jimmy Boy

  17. Afghanistanislas
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which would you do:

    A) Hazard > Sane
    B) Save and do it next GW

  18. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    (C) one of
    1.Hazard
    2.Aguero

    1. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2

    2. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard. I know Chelsea score less than city, but against Fulham I would captain Hazard. Being a mid plus bonus magnet makes me thinks he is the better option.

  19. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    gtg?

    henny
    robbo - alonso - doherty - awb
    salah - mane - sterling(c) - sane
    jiminez - arnie

    hamer - pereira - fraser - success

  20. Delph & Safety
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Might go for sane over Sterling. Annoying because I want Raheem more but Sane looks much safer for this week anyway.

    Or I could just save and go Agüero capt.

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same boat, I'm doing Kun 60 minute captain

    2. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero the safer pick I think.

      Please help below thanks.

    3. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Intend to get both but initially this is what I'm thinking

  21. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling, Aguero, Aguero, Sterling... Who to captain?!

    1. Champagne supernova
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They will both get points, if they start

  22. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lacazette and Shaqiri likely to start?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Shaq ye laca dunno

  23. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Salah & Kenedy to Alli & Sane?

  24. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    That scout picks is practically my team - got sane over martial. Gw fail incoming

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Lol. Me too. I have 8.

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      uh-oh me too, have 8

      pants.

  25. Deleciis
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    10 scout picks..
    Transfer Ryan to Hennesey (-4) for a clean sweep?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’d be transferring our scout picks for a -4

    2. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't.

      Please help below thanks.

  26. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Stuck. 1FT, 0.2 itb.

    Could roll FT but if I WC next week (which was the plan) then I'd lose a FT.

    Fab
    Laporte, Alonso, Robertson, Doherty
    Salah (vc), Haz, Rich
    Arnie, Jimenez, Kun (c)

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      When unsure, just roll ft

  27. Football Heaven
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    is Hazard confirmed to be back?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      No he isn’t even !!!!

    2. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, training since Wednesday. They play on Sunday.

    3. J T
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He never went away 😀

  28. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If you didnt have Hazard this season would you bring him for this GW?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  29. DLL18
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    10 scout picks, all bar Hennessey.. Err, great minds think alike maybe?

  30. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Damn 7 scoutpicks with the differences hennessey robertson martial jimenez to patricio chilwell sane king