Scout Picks

Gameweek 17 Scout Picks – Heavy hitters among forwards

The Scout Picks are going big up-front in Gameweek 17 with two premium forwards selected.

We’ve gone over the roster submitted by our pundits for the latest Scout Squad article in order to pick an XI under £83m.

This week we’ve gone for a 4-3-3 formation…

Goalkeeper

After receiving more top-spot recommendations than any other goalkeeper among the pundits this week, Ben Foster (£4.5m) claims the number one jersey for the Scout Picks. Paul and Neale were his biggest fans for Gameweek 17 with Peter also giving him a mention. Watford host a Cardiff City side with fewer away goals than any other Premier League club so far this season. For once, a Hornets clean sheet looks on the cards.

Defenders

Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) comes back into the Scout Picks XI for the first time since Gameweek 14. Chelsea travel to Brighton on the back of their morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Manchester City, and will be hoping to replicate their last visit to the Amex Stadium when they left as 4-0 winners. Only two sides have allowed more chances down the right flank in home matches this season, so Alonso could have the opportunity to exploit that weakness and potentially get defensive returns too.

Ben Davies (£5.6m) looks likely to be selected at left-back against Burnley with Danny Rose playing the full 90 minutes in Barcelona on Tuesday night. For that reason, we’ve chosen him for the Scout Picks with a clean sheet a strong possibility at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Burnley have the lowest goal conversion rate in the last four Gameweeks, which means Spurs’ defence should go largely untroubled.

Matt Doherty (£5.1m) is almost the first name on the Scout Picks team-sheet every week these days. His goal against Newcastle in Gameweek 16 was his third attacking return in as many matches and he is still recording underlying statistics that suggest his form is sustainable. No defender has more shots on goal than Doherty this season, only one has more in the box while next opponents Bournemouth are joint-bottom for shots allowed in the penalty box since Gameweek 13.

Chris Löwe (£4.4m) primarily comes into the Scout Picks as a budget enabler, at the behest of Neale, but he does show some promise for points too. Huddersfield host a goal-shy Newcastle side in Gameweek 17 and have tightened up at the back themselves. In fact, the number of big chances they have conceded in their last four home matches is just one fewer than defending champions Manchester City. Meanwhile, Löwe has been involved in free-kicks and corners this season and will be more central to them with Aaron Mooy out injured. Thankfully for Huddersfield, Newcastle remain the side with the worst defensive record from set pieces in 2018/19.

Midfielders

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) comes back into the Scout Picks on the back of being chosen as the top midfield option by both Paul and Joe. 90 minutes in the Champions League didn’t put either of them off, nor Peter who chose him as the secondary option. While his start is not set in stone the current injury problems at Manchester City may force Pep Guardiola’s to play the Englishman from the start. Sterling has five goals and three assists in his last five Etihad starts.

Felipe Anderson (£7.3m) emerged from this week’s Scout Squad article with a similar backing to Sterling. Peter and Neale chose him as the best midfield option, Joe chose him at second choice, Paul fourth. With five goals and an assist in his last six matches, it’s easy to see why he is so popular. With the leaky Fulham defence up next and a mix of goal threat and creativity, we are predicting a continuation of Anderson’s form in Gameweek 17.

Watford’s hosting of Cardiff this weekend has also shaped our midfield with Roberto Pereyra (£6.2m) making another appearance. Only one midfield player had more shots than him in Gameweek 16, which bodes well for the Bluebirds’ trip to Hertfordshire. Neil Warnock’s men have conceded an average of 2.1 goals per away game this season and with Pereyra offering a great threat, he’s an easy choice. The Argentinian was name-checked by three of our Scout Squad pundits.

Forwards

Harry Kane (£12.6m) gets a third successive inclusion in the Scout Picks ahead of Spurs’ Gameweek 17 hosting of Burnley. Despite that rest against Leicester, only one player has had more shots on target than him in the last four Gameweeks. Meanwhile, the Clarets have allowed the joint-most goal attempts in the penalty box since Gameweek 13. It’s a match made in Fantasy heaven, which is why he was chosen as the best forward by all four pundits and has also won our captain poll with ease this week.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) unanimously claimed second place in the Scout Squad this week, with all four pundits choosing him just below Kane. This week it’s a trip to face a Southampton side still in transition under new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, so he should have plenty of opportunities to find the back of the net. Indeed, only one player has had more shots on goal since Gameweek 13 than Aubameyang, who looks set to start after missing Europa League duty on Thursday.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.1m) completes the Scout Picks line-up with Wolves facing that vulnerable Bournemouth defence. The Cherries are the joint-worst side for allowing penalty box shots over the last four Gameweeks, while Wolves’ Mexican forward has had more efforts in that area of the pitch than anyone else during the selected period.

Substitutes

Jose Holebas (£4.7m) earns a place on the bench ahead of Cardiff’s trip to Watford. His involvement in set pieces could see him exploit the weakness with the Bluebirds’ back-line, while a clean sheet feels likely too.

Max Meyer (£5.6m) has been recording some encouraging underlying statistics this week. Paul brought his name to light in the Scout Squad article on Thursday, the midfielder providing nine key passes and shooting 10 times in the last four Gameweeks.

Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.4m) continues to be a great cheaper alternative to Anderson with West Ham continuing to have great form and fixtures. The Mexican is offering considerably more goal threat than his Brazilian colleague, specifically recording much better minutes per shot in the box over the last four Gameweeks.

Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 17 is #FPLGuru. He has opted for a 4-3-3 formation of: Ederson; Davies, Laporte, Holebas, Rudiger; Sané, Son, Pereyra; Kane, Aubameyang, Mitrovic.

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5,317 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Good for this week?

    Fabianski
    Doherty, AWB,Kolasinac
    Richarlison,Salah,Sterling,Snodgrass,Fraser
    Kane(c),Aubameyang(vc)

    Hamer,Digne,Kamara,TAA.

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

      Amy transfers left to sell TAA and bring a replacement in to start over Rich?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, No. I’m afraid TAA stays for this week. Anyway Rich is an always play for me.

    2. minges
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg

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

      Nice set up there.

      I’d maybe put Kamara first sub as West Ham aren’t so convincing back there.

      Digne about 99% going to concede.. and more than likely will concede 2+.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeh it’s a dice roll for first sub. Your probably right. Cheers

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Burnley wall is back, shift the (c)

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

      Needs more hits

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You know me too well.

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

      gtg

  2. zeepeee
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski
    Doherty | Kola | Alonso | Robertson
    Sane | Sterling | Son
    Auba(c) | Mitrovic | Jiminez

    Hart | Richarlison | AWB | Billing

    1) Gtg for this week?
    2) Bench order correct?

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

      Yes and yes - good luck!

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

        Thanks, you too!

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nice team.

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

        Thanks bro!

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

    Best team on a WC:

    A (3-5-2)
    Fabianksi Button
    Alonso Doherty Digne SCHINDLER BELLERIN
    Hazard Anderson Son Rich Sane
    Kane Mitro KAMARA

    B (343 or 352)
    Fabianksi Button
    Alonso Doherty Digne CHAMBERS AWB
    Hazard Anderson Son Rich Sane
    Kane Mitro JIMENEZ

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. minges
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Benching headaches with b and chambers is injured isn't he?
      I say a.

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

        Well chambers could be femenia also

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

      A

  4. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all. G2G with this team?

    Fab
    Alonso - Doherty - Kiko
    Sterling - Sane - Richarlison - Brooks
    Kane (c) - Auba - Wilson

    Hamer - AWB - Gunarsson - Yoshida

    Would you play Brooks (wol) or AWB (LEI)? Already playing Wilson but do fancy Bournmouth to get a couple against Wolves.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Brooks

    2. minges
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      G2G

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

    Correct bench order?

    A) Rich
    B) AWB
    C) Brooks

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      BAC

    2. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Correct!

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

      Thanks both!

  6. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hit taken and I'm all set for another 100 pointter gw.

    McCarthy
    Alonso-Robbo-Doherty (Wb,Digne)
    Sterling-Sane-Anderson-Pereyra (Richar)
    Kane(c)-Wilson-Jimenez

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

      Nice

    2. Claudio555
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sane and Wilson might not start.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That why I have Richarlison, Wb and Digne on my bench for cover

  7. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who will score more pereyra, Doherty and aderson or son, patterson and alonso?

    1. Claudio555
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      First lot 100%

  8. Claudio555
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Patterson>Perreyra? (Ft, I have exactly the right amount of money).

    1. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would. Pereyra got 2 assists last week and has scored 4 of his 5 goals at home.

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

    Anyone considering double Hammer's attack?

    Next 5:
    Fulham (A)
    Watford (H)
    Southampton (A)
    Burnley (A)
    Brighton (H)

    Anderson and Chicharito provide good value.

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

      Yep, definitely considering it

    2. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Have F.anderson and Snodgrass and there both doing well so far

    3. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking of doing Laca ➡ Chicha this week and I've already got Felipe.

  10. dee_top
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bench two:
    A) Kamara v WHU (H)
    B) Richarlison v MCI (A)
    C) AWB v LEI (H)
    D) Fraser v WOL (A)

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

      Kamara AWB

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

        This or AWB Fraser

      2. Ando
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        A & C

  11. twaid
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Siggy > B. Silva
    B) Siggy > Pereyra/Snoddy
    C) Hold

    Have Fanderson, Sterling and Sane

    1. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bilva could be a good option for the next few with Dilva out, think Pereyra will do well this week but not sure beyond that.

  12. BIGREDDOG
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi fellas.

    Hennessey
    Robertson Doherty Kolasinac (AWB Bennett)
    Sterling Sane Richarlison Son (Hojbjerg)
    Kane Lacazette Jimenez

    Good to go? 1FT 0itb

    Thanks in advance

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good for this week.

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

        ta

    2. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rich > Fanderson

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

      keep laca?

  13. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    which one would you choose?

    A) Lacca Siggy >> Auba Snodgrass (-4)
    B) Lacca Siggy >> Chicharito Sterling (-4)
    C) Siggy TAA >> FAnderson Luiz (-4)
    D) Siggy >> FAnderson

    Fab
    Kola TAA Doherty Holebas
    Salah Sane Richarlison Siggy
    Kane Laca

    (Pat AWB Kamara Masuaku)
    1 FT, 1.7 itb

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

      D imo

  14. Ando
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do we think Lacazette will start this week?

    Or should I just correct the error I made last week and do Laca ➡ Chicha for free?

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

      Wouldnt take him out this week until youre gonna use the funds to upgrade elsewhere.

      Having said that, I still think he'll start off the bench to,orrow.

      1. Ando
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate. Probably give him at least this week and potentially next week, then move him on.

  15. EMERGING STAR
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I can do the below blockbuster moves. But is it better to save transfer and use next week after assessing this week?

    1. Lacazette to Aguero
    2. Sane to Hazard

    Fabianski
    Alonso Robertson Doherty
    Sterling Sane Richa Fraser Anderson
    Lacazette Aubameyang

    Button Bennett AWB Kamara 2.0itb

    1. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sane to Hazard is mental. Would consider Laca to Aguero if we knew he's starting.

  16. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Put these in bench order:

    A) Digne
    B) Hojbjerg
    C) Dunk

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      BAC

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

        Thanks TM. I fancied Dunk over the other 2, so had CBA

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          You must think he'll score/assist because CS is unlikely.

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

            Yes, this. Brighton tough at home

          2. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Also can see Digne getting 0 or 1pt, and 1/2 for Hoj

  17. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez/Sterling/Sane

    Most likely to start?
    Please help

    1. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      All guesswork.
      Sane maybe.

  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson > Chelsea with RLC > Bournemouth could be on the cards

    Do you think GRU would accept a move to Bournemouth? Could be a good deal for FPL

  19. Snipez21
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ederson
    Doherty / Robertson / Alonso
    Rich / Salah / Sterling / Anderson
    Jimenez / Kane (C) / Success

    (Hamer / AWB / Dunk / Obiang)

    Should I bench Rich or Success or just leave it?

  20. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Post conference news on Aguero?
    Chances of starting?
    Please help

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Could easily be super sub if needed.
      Wouldn't buy him this GW.

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

      if gamble on him getting a run for sure... not sure it'll be a start tho. but aguero for 15 mins is better than a lot of forwards for 75mins

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

      In contention but I suspect a 30 min cameo.

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

        *max

  21. a1danslat3
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    You know it's gameday when you are considering starting masuaku ahead of Richarlison...

    1. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Haha, I wouldn't be doing that though.

  22. lindeg
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I think we might be sleeping on this man city v everton game, they did look awful v watford - im taking a punt and moving for aguero, could be 4, 5-0

    1. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think so. Aguero 50/50 to start and David Silva out is a big loss.

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

        Hence why its a punt

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

    G2G? Or ship Brooks?

    Fabianski
    Doherty Robertson Kolasinac
    Salah Sane Anderson Brooks
    Kane(c) Auba Jiminez

    Hamer WB Digne Hojbjerg

    1ft 0.8itb

    Cheers all and good luck

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

      nice team. GTG

  24. The Magician
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Kane (TC) v BUR?

    Head says it's as good a time as any, logic says save for DGW, but have been burned using TC in DGW before.

    Would you do it, and what's your experience of using TC in DGW?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not this week.

  25. AtkinsD
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Alisson
    Doherty V.Dijk Azpillicueta
    F.Anderson Fraser Torreira Hazard
    Kane Jiménez Aubameyang

    Richarlison WanBissaka Coleman

    Thought?

  26. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A bit different from the template, anything to change?

    Lossl
    Doherty | Balbuena | VVD
    Sane(C) | Sterling | Son | Salah (VC) | FAnderson
    Laca | Rondon

    Ryan | Kamara | Digne | Bennett

  27. Water_Pink
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Not got Doherty
    Is he worth Robertson ?

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

      Not worth Robertson but essential for his price.

    2. Ando
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry, but this doesn't make sense.

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

        Well Liverpool fixtures not great
        I can only afford him with Robertson or Laporte .
        City have good fixtures

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

      both great fpl assests... try get him another way

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

    Quick thoughts for starting 11?

    1) Leno or Fabianski?
    2) Richarlison or Son?
    3) Vardy or Rashford?

    Cheers!

  29. EMERGING STAR
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Richarlison taking Penalties after that Siggy miss?

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

      Still think Siggy will take the next. He has been very clinical before his miss.

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

        might be wrong but missed 3 of 6 this season?

  30. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Getting the Citeh team sheet is great for Dream Team, Telegraph and Sky FF.

    FPL Sucks!