Opinion

How FFScout users are preparing for Double Gameweek 32

Fantasy Football Scout users have submitted an excellent set of polls to help our preparation for Double Gameweek 32.

The questions range from chip strategy to how much we should trust Manchester City and Chelsea with their fixtures.

Not surprisingly, the most requested poll centred around which of the chips is best to play in this expanded round of fixtures.

Forever in Our Shadow, Trippier Hazard, Sebes Gusztav, Nimith Enzo, Ohlsay, Nat Kane Cole and PEP_TALK all wanted to know about this one.

Jimmy Hendrix and de quiney were both keen to challenge the thinking on Free Hitting in Double Gameweek 32, suggesting Blank Gameweek 33 as an alternative option.

We had a poll from Studsy25 who wanted to know the best way of preparing for Double Gameweek 32 for those without the Free Hit or Wildcard chips.

Another hugely popular question concerned the best way to capitalise on Manchester City’s two matches, against Fulham (away) and Cardiff (home).

DMil, BBC_TF, Toblerone52, Fossit, Karsa, LosBlancos, PEP_TALK and Masteryeoda all submitted some great polls on this subject, so we combined them into one.

Given their unpredictable nature in recent times, Scout users want to know what the consensus is on Chelsea, especially their defence.

This poll came in from Beercalona, Tomthewise1, Podorsky, The Beer Baron and Dusan Citizen.

Another popular poll concerns to what extent we even trust the Double Gameweek itself.

Forever in our Shadow, BKrisztian, Leakyman and Pamino all wanted to know how many single Gameweek players would be present in our squads for Double Gameweek 32.

BenjoBD takes that question one step further to identify how many Liverpool players will be present in our Double Gameweek 32 squads.

Of those who have two matches, it does look difficult to cram all of the premium heavy hitters in.

For that reason, Saint & Reevesy, AdAdityan and FFSBullets want to know which of those we are most likely to leave out.

Finally, Diverpool wants to know to what extent Scout users are worried about rotation ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals.

Manchester City, Brighton, Watford and Wolves will be participating in the competition’s last four stages several days after their midweek Double Gameweek 32.

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  1. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A Kepa, 4.4m def(benched) sane
    B ederson doherty(benched) son

    Rest of team looks like
    X
    Luiz janmaat lindelof
    Hazard sterling pogba X
    Aguero jimi deeney

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would do A with a 3.8 defender and see if I can improve anyone else with the 0.6

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  2. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Kane, Laporte, Camarasa, Duffy & Foster
    B) Batshuayi, Luiz, Dilva, Lindelof, Kepa

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A, though I suspect many will disagree

  3. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kepa
    Duffy/AWB/Boly
    Sterling/Hazard/Sane/Pogba/Eriksen
    Aguero/Jiménez

    Horrific defence I know (and bench will be nothing) but main big hitters apart from Kane, any thoughts?

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane for Deulofeu? Then upgrade defence...

      1. Aaa
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah an option, not sure on Eriksen or Sane

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Personally I would downgrade Eriksen and upgrade the defence. Bring in Luiz or Azpi imo.

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That defence is a big compromise for the sake of Sane and Eriksen imo

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dilva for Sane, Son for Eriksen, and voila! Funds!!

    5. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Silly to go with Sane IMO. I'd take the punt if there were good cheap defenders but there's really not so I think getting a City defender/GK is a must.

  4. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How is this FH looking:

    Ederson
    Azi, Lindelof, Schlupp
    Pogba, Sterling, Deulofeu, Hazard, Son
    Aguero, Jimenez

    1. Aaa
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure on Lindelof, rather have Duffy myself just for the Soton game

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty good. People will warn you about Deu and Jimenez being rotated but we don't know that for sure so you could gain ground on those of us not willing to risk bringing them in.

  5. LSK
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Made a couple of changes. How does this FH look?

    De Gea
    Azpi Luiz Schlupp
    Hazard Sterling Sane Pogba
    Aguero Rashford Bats

  6. Mull
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    When did the article pictures get so colourful?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a fan.

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

      Check hot topic.

  7. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hows this??

    Ederson
    Luiz Azpi Schlupp
    Pogba Hazard Sterling Mili
    Aguero Rashford Bats

    Boly and fodder on the bench...

    0.4 ITB

    Thanks

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Very similar to mine so I like it. Not sure Boly will be needed but I can't see where the extra money can be spent so no harm in having him.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        yep... the extra money isnt really enough to upgrade say mili

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solidly template apart from a sprinkling of extra Eagles.

      You'll get told to stick it in the RMFHT thread though.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        i know... thanks mate

  8. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can't wait for another "no price changes" post from Rainy.

    someone do something interesting.

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      international week feeeeeels 🙁

  9. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    He's not an option I'm considering because I'm not afraid to double up on Che defence (kind of think it's madness not too really if you can afford it) but anyone thinking of Kante?

    I'm bringing him in in draft and think he's a decent shout.. could get an assist and likely to get 5 points anyway (assuming 1 CS) - think he's a better shout than Milli tbh if you aren't doubling up on Che defence.

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      With that budget I'd probably just so for Camarasa and hope for a pen or an assist. Or even Neves. Even prefer the 4.5ish defenders and a change of formation to Kante.

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Camarasa baseline is 4 points and Warnock is too much of a tinkerer. Neves more prone to get rotated for cup (as has been a few times this season)

        Think Kante is one of the best options in the 4.5-6.5m bracket. And looking at the fplreview team planner site (a very accurate points prediction site based off bookies odds and xg/xA data), Kante has a prediction of 6.8. (RMT has him at 7.03) Deulofeu and Townsend are the only 2 in that price bracket above him at 7.22 and 7.09 respectively.

        1. LSK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Could be right. If I wasn't going for double Chelsea defence, I'd probably try and work Higuian in though. Or find the extra money for Pedro, who I expect to outscore him even if he only plays 90 + 30 minutes. Still, Kante does pop up with the odd attacking return, could easily happen in the next two games.

        2. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'd rather have someone like Fraser for one game than Kante for two.

          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            If we're talking 6.5 and under, that is. Also Pedro, Maddison, Jota, Deulofeu... However many minutes they play I'd expect more attacking returns than Kante.

  10. Vamos
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A week back, this place was full of teams with Kane in. Barely in any sides now.

    What gives? In form. Two games. Top four to play for.

    I'd have him over Hazard right now...

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      New stadium might give a lift to. I plan to have him in.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would want him if I was on FH. I'd hoped Millwall would beat Brighton to free him up for wk33, wasn't to be.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I plan to have Kane in my FH team.

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably realised it didn't work. Makes rest of team too weak.

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Every time I squeeze Kane in, I realize I have to weaken TWO other spots. Son/Alli instead gives a lot more freedom, and that's if Spurs even make it to my final FH team

  11. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How's this look?

    Kepa
    Azpi Smalling Duffy Schlupp
    Hazard Sterling Pogba Dilva
    Kun Rash

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Solid. All the bases covered. Good chance of a goal or an assist from the defence.

  12. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    SSN reporting Dele Alli is an injury doubt for England tomorrow (along with Henderson and Sancho)

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I do not wish harm to any player, but I'd rather Alli stay out of the England line-up.

      England look better when he's not in the XI.

  13. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    D.Silva or Ederson for the 3rd city spot ?

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

      Ederson or Laporte imo

    2. Manumana
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dilva

  14. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If all are declared fit and expected to start, which of these do you prefer? Thanks.

    A - Rashford, Alli & Batshuayi in a 3-4-3
    or
    B - Lukaku, Milivojevic & Deulofeu in a 3-5-2

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A but not keen on Alli.

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B cos Alli

    3. donkey73
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      no Alli, yes deulof, and rash=luk, .... so B i suppose

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A but DSilva over Alli

  15. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    will be getting FFScout membership next week whats the first thing I should do in the members area

    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Relish Salah's underlying stats. Versus points reality

    2. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So Sane scores 1 goal in an international and he is now in a lot of teams? In his last 5 games in the premier league he’s played 130 minutes out of a possible 450.

      1. MTPockets
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Risky but there's still potential and therefore appeal

        • Babit1967
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I’m not picking him ever again after trolling me in the dgw earlier in season as tc lol

        • LSK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I wasted my TC on him, might as well ruin my FH team to get him in as well. Good job I'm a masochist.

      2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hi, anyone include Son in your FH team?
        Ta.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Kane for me as a sole Spurs asset...

        2. MTPockets
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Nope. Either Kane or no Spurs

          • Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Got Son in a 3-5-2. Loved his seven shots in the South Korea match. Sign of things to come... And seems he's gotten that dreaded fatigue out of the way

        3. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          "User's"?
          I'll have you know I've been clean for 23 years now.

          1. Mayo for Sam
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Good man, they say the first 23 years is the hardest

        4. leocarter27
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Best option on FH please?

          A) Kepa, Laporte and Schlupp

          B) Ederson, D.Luiz and AWB

          Thanks

          1. MTPockets
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Much of a muchness. Comes down to whether AWB fit, and which of Luiz/Laporte you think most likely to play both

            • ryacoo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              A

            • potatoace
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              B. But with Schlup.

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

                This

            • Tsparkes10
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              B

          2. Pariße
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            A) FH team:
            Kane, Deulofeu, Luiz, Pogba,

            B) TC team:
            extra Aguero, Higuain, Harvey Barnes, TAA

            1. MTPockets
                5 years, 1 month ago

                A's sensible but if that's the entirety of the difference, and Barnes/TAA your only SGWers, then B worth a shot I think

              • Mr. O'Connell
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                B tbh. I'm debating whether my original team with a triple captain would beat my free hit team. I only have 5 doublers tho (kolasinac, vardy are up there with the better single week options tho). The way it's going I reckon I'd be better off not free hitting.

                As for your options on FH:

                Deulofeu good for 90 mins across the 2
                Luiz may get a benching (Christensen will play one)
                Pogba is an expensive Mili (with worse stats) - it's only the fear that sees him in every single RMT. He is nailed for 2 games, but if chasing it's a good opportunity to differentiate and hope his poor form continues
                Higuain has much better fixtures than Kane - if not captaining Kane he's not worth his value

                1. Pierce34
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Finally, someone speaks the truth about Pogba!

                2. Pariße
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Thank you. This is the sort of answers that really helps!

                3. noquarternt
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Who would you get instead of Pogba as a good punt? I'm thinking David Silva as I'm so far back...but dunno if I can bring myself to do it.

                  1. Mr. O'Connell
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I've got Sane in currently. Not because he scored a goal today, but think he might be fast tracked to play the easier games where City could rack up cricket scores. Fixtures get tougher soon so (based on recent weeks) should see fewer minutes.

                    I like Eriksen as a punt too. Feel he is about 0.5 over priced tho. I've already binned Pogba so no value tied up there.

                  2. Mr. O'Connell
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Am sitting outside top 100k too. Feel that no Pogba is a calculated gamble - he won't be captained by many. Form hasn't been great. Yes, every single team has him but I reckon worse case scenario is you're 10 points down.

                    1. noquarternt
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Yeah I can definitely see that. I'm using my TC on Aguero this week and need to get in another DGW mid and probably defender. Pogba seemed like the obvious choice, but Sane could be great as you point out. Pep is gonna rotate and these are 2 easy games, could see him playing both maybe with Mahrez or Bilva being used in the tougher ones.

                      See what happens!

            2. ryacoo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Is Kane worth it?

              A) DDG, Luiz, Azpi, Trippier, Batman
              B) Foster, Duffy, Schlupp, Camarasa, Kane

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

                Probably A but Van Aanholt or Schlupp over Trippier who is not a good option

              2. MTPockets
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  A although don't fancy Trippier

                  1. ryacoo
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Apparently Aurier got a hamstring injury today, so hence the Trippier punt.

                • Jay_
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I don’t think so. Such a high price, non Captain and away at Pool. Although I must say, if he grabs even an assist at Pool, I’ll feel horrible not owning him for the Palace game.

                    1. Tsparkes10
                      • 5 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      V nice. Like the punts in both tbh. Either will do well.

                • dunas_dog
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Which do you prefer?

                  A Kane Deulofeu DLuiz Schlupp or

                  B Rashford/Jimenéz* DSilva Azpilicueta Van Aanholt

                  * Jimenéz if Rashford not fit

                  1. MTPockets
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      B but not if Rashford uncertain and Jimenez plays weds

                    • Tsparkes10
                      • 5 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      A

                  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                    • 13 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    didn't realise son was on int duty with korea, puts another spin on things. Was hoping he would be fresh but that's not going to be the case.

                    1. Jay_
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Unless he comes back early. Like what’s happened with Jimenez and Firmino in the past. Although I don’t know if S.Korea have friendlies or competitive games?

                        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                          • 13 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          I think they are friendlies

                          1. Jay_
                              5 years, 1 month ago

                              Be lovely if he came back early or at least sat out the 2nd game.

                              1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                                • 13 Years
                                5 years, 1 month ago

                                if he does then he will be in my team, if he doesn't then I fear rotation

                      • Waylander
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Anyone know what's happened with the Wan-Bissaka injury?

                          1. Waylander
                            • 7 Years
                            5 years, 1 month ago

                            Cheers. Waiting for pressers it is.

                      • DV8R
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        On FH

                        A) Azpi + D. Silva
                        B) Laporte + Eriksen

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

                          A

                      • Tsparkes10
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Liking Alli, Holebas and Pedro in my teams as differentials. Then a a choice up top of: A) Rash (If fit) B) Zaha C) Deeney D) Batman

                        1. Poseidon.
                          • 5 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          C

                      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                        • 13 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        do people think higuain starts both games? Although the west ham game is Monday night the following week it's still a worry considering Giroud has started mid week games in Europa.

                        1. noquarternt
                          • 8 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          He's Sarri's guy but yeah would've thought Giroud will get significant minutes if not a start.

                        2. MTPockets
                            5 years, 1 month ago

                            I think so. No internationals, ex Sarri's Napoli and Giroud hasn't started a PL game for a long time.

                        3. noquarternt
                          • 8 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          A bit stay heavy for some of course, but it paints Spurs in quite a bad light as of now.

                          https://statsbomb.com/2019/03/regretting-regression-arsenal-spurs-and-the-limits-of-regression-analysis-in-football/

                        4. Athletic Nasherbo
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          Which pair is best?

                          A) Smalling + Batsman
                          B) Lindelöf + Zaha

                          1. yakirh
                            • 7 Years
                            5 years, 1 month ago

                            A

                            1. Tsparkes10
                              • 5 Years
                              5 years, 1 month ago

                              A

                        5. Lignja
                          • 6 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          I rly cant understand why so many ppl geting Milivojevic...6.3m for maybe penalty....

                          1. MTPockets
                              5 years, 1 month ago

                              Not my bag either, but been getting a lot of them

                            • Tsparkes10
                              • 5 Years
                              5 years, 1 month ago

                              Prefer Pedro or Delu myself