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.

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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. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Captain:

    a) Kane
    b) Lacazette

    Many thanks.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Got both. Kane does love playing Leicester but I’m going Lacazette.

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    5. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kane, just cos he will defo start and finish

  2. The King
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Danny Rose?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nah.

    2. Green Jumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bit of a twat best I can tell

  3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    6 Scout Picks this week, 24 points incoming!

  4. In Moyes We Thrust #freeshi…
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    For my wildcard:

    A) Auba and Snodgrass
    B) Lacazette and Felipe Anderson

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    4. dh1
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

    5. In Moyes We Thrust #freeshi…
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I was leaning towards A but the people have spoken.

    6. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A will score more points long-term. The people also voted for Brexit.

      1. In Moyes We Thrust #freeshi…
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        True. Democracy is a fraud.

    7. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

    8. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B an easy choice

    9. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      a

    10. AWESOME-O
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A I'd feel easier captaining Auba over Lacazette

    11. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Had the same conundrum, opted for B as I don't trust Snodgrass' gametime.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Captain is a big factor. Auba is a good captain option. Laca is less appealing as a captain, unless you think otherwise, or have 2 or 3 captain options elsewhere.

        1. yakirh
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I have Laca and planning to captain only this GW

          Have Kane Sterling Hazard for captaincy

    12. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A all day long

  5. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Transfers done. G2G?

    Patricio
    Robertson Doherty Kolasinac
    Salah Sane Anderson Richarlison
    Kane Lacazette Jimenez

    (Begovic, AWB Femenia Odoi)
    0FT 0ITB 1WC

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Beautiful

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Much appreciated TS 🙂

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Defence and Sane only difference from my starting xi. Like it

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks and congrats on the rank. Might change that defence with a wc next gw.

  6. Marvin Moon
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who's top of the captain poll please chaps? I can't seem to get it on mobile.

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Auba

      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

    2. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Auba

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

      Main man Auba.

  7. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Closed for this GW

    Patricio
    Alonso, Robertson, Kolasinac
    Son, Sane, Sterling, Anderson, Rich
    Kane (C), Jimenez

    Hamer, Balbuena, Bissaka, Kamara

    G2G? Cheers!

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      G2G

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you for the feedback mate

  8. RyanMK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hart
    Doherty - Diop - TAA
    Salah - Camarasa - Maddison - Ricarlison - Hazard
    Auba - Mitrovic

    Ryan; Ings; Alonso; AWB

    0FT, 0.8 ITB

    Any of the above worth transferring out for a hit?

  9. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    1 gw punt...
    A) Sterling, Rash
    B) Fanderson, Laca

    Surely B?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      And don't call me Shirley

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B mate

  10. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Arnie + Alonso -> Laca + Kola (-4)
    B) Arnie + Hazard -> Auba + Snoddy (-4)

    WC available if either screws up.

    1. Wheyyyy
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I did A

    3. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

  11. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Robertson • TAA • Kolasinac • Doherty
    Sterling • Sane • Richarlison
    Kane • Aubameyang (c) • Jimenez

    Steele • Fraser • AWB • Gibbs-White

    Saving 1.3m ITB to upgrade
    Fabianski or Kolasinac to a MCI player in the future, good move or better to use now?

  12. naga 5000 agen slot nomer 1…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to bench?

    A) Robertson
    B) TAA
    C) Wilson
    D) Fraser

    1. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      D

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        D, just.

        1. naga 5000 agen slot nomer 1…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          and play Bennett instead?

          1. Hits from the Bong
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Oh, why didn’t you say. No.

          2. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Over a Liv player, you must be nuts.

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I’d hedge my bets and choose of the Liverpool defenders

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I hedged that way and TAA got 14 points. Luckily came off my bench but lesson is there.

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I think the correct answer is actually E) Bennett

    3. naga 5000 agen slot nomer 1…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      thanks guys.
      it looks like Fraser hasn't scored against big teams yet, but I believe he is still a better pick than Bennett.

  13. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Pereyra or Snodgrass?

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Snoddy

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Snodgrass

  14. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Martial to Felipe for a hit before price drop?
    I would bench Martial next week anyway and might save future transfer
    Thoughts...

    1. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I did it. Bought Anderson and Kolasinac in for a hit, namely because I could not afford more fears of “no shows”. Anderson should be nailed

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cool, have followed suit

  15. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I’m still torn;

    A. Alonso, Fraser, Auba
    B. Doherty, Sane, Laca

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

  16. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Crazy to transfer out Kane for Auba?

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't do that

    2. Greko82
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    3. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    4. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      With those fixtures, yes

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    6. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Batshit crazy

    7. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I thought so. I am just shell-shocked by how fast Auba's price is increasing.

    8. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Cray

    9. buzzkill
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Put your phone down and go to bed.

  17. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Captaincy?

    A) Kane
    B) Auba

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        B.

  18. lawstheman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who is the best sub.. Tripper has to come out..

    A. Alonso MCI

    B. Peyrera Eve

    C.Fraser LIV

    Best return from the above please.. I'm thinking B.. ?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

  19. ABCDEFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Using my WC. GTG or any changes needed? 0.9M ITB
    Ederson
    TAA - Doherty - Robertson - Bellerin
    Sane - Richarlison - Anderson
    Wilson - Kane - Aubameyang

    Hamer, Hojbjerg, Fraser, AWB

  20. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Jimenez + Salah + Alonso >> Auba + Sané + Kolasinac ??

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      for -8

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No

      Jim is good value and happens to be in the points against tougher opposition

  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    G2G?

    Fab
    TAA Doherty Dunk
    Son Sterling Sané Anderson
    Kane Auba(c) Jiménez

    Bench: AWB Hogg Schindler

    1. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I would try to fit Kolasinac or Bellerin on that team. But seems good.

      Confident both Son and Sane start tomorrow? I am an owner of both

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Not confident at all. But I thought I had to make a gamble to push forward.

  22. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which to start?
    (A) Camarasa
    (B) Kenedy

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

  23. cutch
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for repeating. Still doubting.

    When is Trippier coming back? Is it worth keeping him? I have these 2 options:

    A) Trippier -> Kola (-4)
    B) Keeping and play AWB/Bennett

    Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

    1. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Given Arsenal’s fixtures, Kola’s form and attacking threat, and considering the on going Trippier injury, I would go A

    2. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      At best next weekend, he'll miss Leicester and Barcelona for certain. He's price-locked until Wednesday so no rush to get him out.
      Kolasinac might be redundant next week so maybe save the hit if you can afford for somebody from your bench to come in.

      1. Bob B
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        if you want some excitement though, you know what to do

  24. storr84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Advice please.

    Pat
    Robertson Doherty Alonso
    Salah Fraser Sane Rich
    Arnautovic Jiminez Kane

    Hamer, Wan-Bissaka, Cairney, Peltier

    1FT 1.2 itb WC available

    Any ideas what to do here?

    1. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      - Arnie has to go out.
      - Consider bringing Kolasinac or Bellerin.
      - Anderson good pick for next GWs due to fixtures

      Salah and Arnie out // Sterling and Auba in might also work for next weeks, imo.

      Cheers

      1. storr84
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Respect. Totally know Arnie has to go, might have to be Auba and Anderson in. (Arnie & Salah)

  25. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1:

    A. Alonso
    B. Laporte
    C. Dunk

    1. storr84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Laporte

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        B

  26. LD
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Have just enough funds to fit bellerin in at 5.4. Is he worth the extra funds over kola? Considering Arsenal’s defending is very questionable at times, kola can chip in with the odd assist and I have other options like AWB and Bennett that can cover when he’s rested

  27. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bench Fraser or Alonso?

    Captain Salah or Kane?

  28. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kolasinak or Digne for long term?

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Digne long term
      Kola short term

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Digne

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Digne long term.

    4. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kola for 3 weeks/until Monreal takes his place, then Digne

  29. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know who Mark picked this week?

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Jimenez

    2. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What rank is he?

      1. Dank Squid
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        6791

  30. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hi folks. Will Trippier and Martial play do you think?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Unlikely

    2. Green Jumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No chance either

    3. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Trip who knows, Martial yes because no other attacker from that useless bunch can hit a barn door

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Oh sorry, didn't know he was injured