Scout Picks

Gameweek 16 Scout Picks – Kane and Lacazette lead the line

For the third time in a week, we have produced a line-up which we believe to be the best for Fantasy Premier League.

It’s been a manic turnaround this week and it comes to an end with our selection for Gameweek 16.

With a bit more time to prepare than we had for Gameweek 15, we consulted our Scout Squad once again, this time Joe, Az, Peter and Neale on the panel.

We have whittled down their choices to a 3-4-3 line-up valued at £82.5 (at time of writing).

Goalkeeper

Lukasz Fabianski (£4.6m) gets the nod in goal this week as West Ham prepare for a home match against Crystal Palace. He was chosen as the top option in this position by Joe, Az and Neale. While the Hammers have just one clean sheet at the London Stadium this season, they came incredibly close against Cardiff City, while the Eagles have largely struggled in front of goal. Their victory over Burnley owing to the Clarets accommodating nature at the back.

Defenders

As we get closer to Christmas we seem to be spending less and less money on defence in the Scout Picks each week. For Gameweek 16, Matt Doherty (£5.0m) is our most expensive player in this position as Wolves face a trip to Newcastle United. The Magpies have only scored in two of their last five matches at home so there’s a chance Doherty could get a clean sheet, but his attacking play this season means he always stands a chance of a goal or an assist.

Sead Kolasinac (£4.9m) has the honour of being the first Arsenal defender to make the Scout Picks this season. He was mentioned by Joe, Az and Neale ahead of the Gunners’ hosting of Huddersfield Town. While Unai Emery’s men have not been defensively sound this season, no team has scored fewer goals than Huddersfield. Furthermore, the Bosnian left-back has created 10 chances of the last four Gameweeks, claiming two assists in that time.

Despite Everton struggling to get the predicted result against Newcastle, Lucas Digne (£4.8m) gets another shot at the Scout Picks for Gameweek 16. It’s Watford who come to Goodison Park on Monday night, with just two goals in their last four matches, and the Hornets have found the net in only two of their last five away matches. Meanwhile, Digne continues to be involved in set pieces for Everton.

Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) goes into the Scout Picks once again, riding on the backing of all four Scout Squad pundits. Joe, Az and Neale put him down as the best option in this position for Gameweek 16 while Peter had him at second. As we recently noticed in this week’s latest Captain Sensible article, Salah has produced a nice balance between goal threat and creativity in the last four Gameweeks, comparing favourably with other options in spite of missing most of Gameweek 15. That rest against Burnley stands him in good stead to start at the Vitality Stadium, where he will face a Bournemouth defence that has allowed more shots in the penalty box than any other side from Gameweek 12 onwards.

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) comes back into the side after missing out on a place in both the Manchester City starting XI and our own in Gameweek 15. We figured that the England international would probably be benched for the trip to Watford, but there is no way he won’t play against Chelsea. It is a huge match for Manchester City, which allows them to further demonstrate their ability to see off competition from other members of the big six. Sterling has four goals and five assists in his last five starts and looks the most likely to excel for Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Robert Snodgrass (£5.3m) comes in as a budget alternative to Felipe Anderson, who was chosen by all four of our pundits. We made the switch in order to facilitate greater spending on Salah and Sterling, as well as our forward line. The Scottish midfielder has actually created more chances than Anderson in the last four Gameweeks.

Callum Paterson (£5.3m) and Cardiff have a home match against Southampton in Gameweek 16 and it looks well-timed for the Bluebirds to exploit the Saints’ current situation. It will be the first game in charge for new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl and, with such a tight turnaround, his appointment is unlikely to take effect. Meanwhile, only Newcastle and Manchester City have had more efforts on goal in their last four home matches than Cardiff.

Forwards

Harry Kane (£12.5m) was tipped by all four of our pundits this week following his 12-point haul against Southampton on Wednesday. It’s a Leicester side he’s scored seven goals in his three matches against up next and he remains top of the league for shots on target in the last four Gameweeks.

Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) is the chosen Arsenal representative this week. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually got more support in the Scout Squad article but for financial reasons, we’ve gone with his French colleague. We actually believe Lacazette is likely to be involved, having featured from the bench twice across Gameweeks 14 and 15, while Aubameyang has played 180 minutes. In those two matches, he managed a goal and an assist.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.0m) completes the Scout Picks XI this week as the most popular of the budget forwards among our panel of pundits. All of them tipped the Mexican apart from Az as Wolves prepare to face Newcastle. The Magpies have conceded an average of 1.63 goals per home game this season while only Kane and Salomón Rondón have had more shots than Jiménez since Gameweek 12.

Substitutes

Sean Morrison (£4.7m) gets a place on the bench after picking up the backing of Joe and Peter. While Cardiff haven’t been too hot defensively this year, the home match against Southampton offers more potential for a clean sheet than usual. But crucially, no defender has had more touches in opposing penalty boxes than Morrison in the last four Gameweeks, indicating his goal threat.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.9m) has another favourable match-up this week as Burnley host a Brighton side susceptible to headed efforts this season, especially away from home. As the set piece taker, Gudmundsson could benefit.

Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.3m) is likely to be Manuel Pellegrini’s full-time replacement for the injured Marko Arnautovic so he should be considered a Fantasy stand-in too. In the four matches previous to Gameweek 15, the Mexican had actually registered more shots than his Austrian colleague from fewer minutes.

Community Champion

The Community Champion returns after the manic turnaround of the midweek games. Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 16 is Dr Mantis Toboggan (DC2). He has opted for a 3-5-2 formation of Fabianski; Digne, Doherty, Kolasinac; Salah, Son, Richarlison, Martial, Paterson; Aubameyang, Lacazette.

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5,660 Comments Post a Comment
  1. vardys party
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ryan (button)
    Rudiger Robertson laporte balbena (Bennett)
    Anderson Sterling rich (kenedy holjlberg)
    kane Jimenez Auba

    1.6m itb
    No ft

    Captaincy:
    1 Auba
    2 Kane

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Captain poll:
      1) 3,209 votes
      2) 1,194 votes

  2. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Question on benching order...

    Patricio
    Robbo Alonso Doherty
    Sterling Sane Martial Richarlison
    Kane Wilson Rondon

    Subs: Laporte AWB Neves

    This look okay or would you switch around?

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Swap Alonso and Laporte. Rest is good

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

        Cheers

  3. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to put as first sub?

    A. Wb
    B. Hojberg
    C. Kamara

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      a

  4. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If they stick with 3 at the back then I don’t see why he wouldn’t play, if they switch to a back 4 then Monreal is a threat

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail to N-Doggg

  5. Manani
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    To fund Arnie > Laca:

    Alonso > Kola or
    Hazard/Salah > Sane

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

      Alonso downgrade I think

      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        would you do Kola or Bellerin?

        I am going ot keep till WC (so short term)

  6. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How likely is it that Laca will keep his place moving forward

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      seems like he's usually benched in harder games

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Worth it until my WC then 🙂

  7. hjalmarekdal
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Start one:
    A) Alonso
    B) Bennett

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  8. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Those with their first WC, when are you likely to play it?

  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best option for ONE gameweek only
    A: Siggy + Kane (c) + 4 points
    B: Kane + Laca (c)

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  10. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Difficult one for ya

    A. Digne and Torreira
    B. Bellerin and Masuaka
    C. Kolasinac and Camarasa

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C

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

      C

    3. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C as Camarasa by far the better fodder

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C. Camarasa now on pens according to Warnock

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

      Digne and Camarasa

      Of those picks, I would go B (if you had 2 decent subs already), A then C, because I believe Kolasinac could be a trap, Wheras at least Torreira is nailed (barring one rest every 10-15 games or something)

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C 🙂

  11. JT11fc
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to transfer out to fund dsilva-sterling? (Have sane)
    1 alonso-kola
    2 hazard-son
    3 sane-anderson
    Cheers

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1

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

      1

    4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe just Sterling?

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

    Anything to change:

    Ryan
    Alonso Robbo Digne
    Sterling Richarlison Anderson Martial
    Kane Auba Wilson
    Hamer Diangana AWB Bennett
    0.6 itb

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

    Fab
    Alonso Robbo Doherty Digne
    Sterling Sane Richy Patterson
    Kane Arnie

    Foster Fraser AWB Success

    I have 2 options

    A) WC this team with Auba(c)
    B) Arnie - > Laca(c) for free and WC next GW

    Which one?

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B 100%
      Wouldn’t do a lot with the wildcard either

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      b

    4. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Assuming that's the wildcard team I'd go for it looks great

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

        That's my current team :p
        I can do Arnie - > Laca for free or play WC and get Auba(c)
        I guess I'm leaning towards getting Laca and then WC for the next GW

    5. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

  14. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Last check up on wc team..... Thoughts?

    Fabianski
    bellerin Digne Doherty
    Sane dilva siggy Anderson
    Kane (vc) aubameyang (c) jimenez
    Hamer TAA fraser awb

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

      Lovely

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks! Lot of time spent on it!

  15. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    G2G?
    Bench in order?

    Patricio
    Robbo, Laporte, Balbuena
    Haz, Siggy, Martial*, Kenedy
    Kane(VC), Auba(C), Wilson

    Foster, Doherty, Schurrle, AWB

  16. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who is better for C this week?
    A. Kane vs lei
    B. Salah vs bou
    Ta.

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      Flip a coin

  17. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone keeping any Chelsea asset(s) for the post-City fixtures?

    I have Haz and Alonso, and it would seem prudent to keep at least one... right?

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, keep them

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso out soon maybe

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

      Think I’m keeping hazard and downgrading Alonso to get Lacazette

  18. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Start one of

    A) Fraser (H) vs Liverpool
    B) Alonso (A) vs Manchester City

    1. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Fraser

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard Murray(!) Arnie(!) > Felipe Anderson Chicharito Auba

    For -8, yay or nay?

  20. fabregasismagic
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is it madness to do: Alonso / Wilson -> Kolasinac / Lacazette for a -4?

    1. Rushford
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  21. RyanMK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Jimenez or Mitrovic? Replacing Arnie as a mid term solution.

  22. MB10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    1. Arnie and Salah --> Auba and F.Anderson for -4pts
    2. Arnie --> Hernandez

    Already have Jimenez and Wilson

  23. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Could someone RMWC please?

    Fabianski, Hamer
    Robbo, TAA, Bellerin, Digne, AWB
    Sterling, Sane, Richarlison, Snodgrass, Gunnarsson
    Kane, Auba, Jimenez

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Swap hammer for Steele, Ryan away in Jan you will have options.

  24. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do you think Kola is nailed next 3-4GWs after Holding injury or still risky?

    1. AandyzZ
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Holding injury has little effect on kola, holding is CB, kola is LB
      A change in formation could reduce potential

  25. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I have Wilson. Best Arnie replacement between:

    A) Mitrovic
    B) Jimenez

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'm going B

  26. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Villa G
    Heg OG

  27. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hegazi OG
    El-Gahzi A

  28. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OG by the Real Egyptian legend 😉

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

    On free Trippier to ( TAA already in defence)

    A Kolasinac
    B Robertson
    C Van Dijk
    D Laporte

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

      E Bellerin

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Might be tempted to keep if you have a decent bench

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

        Could actually as would play Doherty beside Digne and TAA with AWB in Gunnarsson 1 and 2 on bench

  30. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any new news about martial & murray (featured in training or something)?