Opinion

FPL Question Time – Consult our panel ahead of Gameweek 1

FPL Question Time returns for the 2019/20 campaign and we are inviting Fantasy Football Scout users to submit their questions ahead of Friday’s Gameweek 1 deadline.

Be it premium midfielders, ‘big six’ assets, five at the back, £4.0m options or any other subject you’re musing on, be sure to ask your question via the Google Form below.

As per last season, we have recruited the services of some familiar names from our site and on social media to share their opinion on the subjects you raise.

Who’s on the panel this week?

FPL General – Contributor to the Scout site who has three finishes inside the top 400 in the last five seasons and who has a huge following on Twitter. General – aka Mark – also appeared on the official FPL Show last season.

Who Got the Assist? – Tom and Nick run one of Twitter’s most active Fantasy accounts and run their very own blog, also producing an excellent regular podcast.

FPL Family – Lee and Sam run the popular Fantasy podcast and Twitter account. They were guests on the FPL Show last season.

Ted / Rotation’s Alter Ego – Moderator and the site’s recently appointed Assistant Community Manager. Ted finished 633rd in the world last season.

James / HamezMace  – A long-term member of and frequent poster to the Fantasy Football Scout site.

Tom / avfc82 – A long-term member of and frequent poster to the Fantasy Football Scout site. Tom has a remarkable five top 1,000 finishes to his name in ten years of playing FPL.

 

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  1. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4.5 def to rotate with brighton (dunk)?
    Leicester with soyuncu?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Watford rotate pretty well

    2. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not if Dunk goes to Leicester which is still a possibility....as on previous page, if that happens then Montoya....

      But definitely an option if Dunk stays....

      1. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Deltakilo is right, I have Catchart and Dunk rotating

    3. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks

  2. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I’m in an interesting position as after 8 years I decided not to play last year.

    Because of this the thought of spending a large % of budget on defence seems strange to me now that I am back playing this season.

    Anyone else find it strange it is it the norm now?

    Cheers

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes i still look for good rotations in defence...

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What was it like not playing? Did you regret it at any point?

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        As soon as the season started it was like a weight lifted to be honest.

        I was very involved, almost too involved and living in NZ it meant that I was researching and watching at crazy times which lead to a huge impact on my day to day life.

        I feel like I got so much done in the year I had off and it impacted my life positively.

        Taking a relax approach this year:

        - No money leagues
        - 30 mins a week max time spent on my team
        - I’m living in UK at the moment so the crazy hours are removed

        Let’s see how it goes 🙂

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Sounds like you did the right thing and are doing the right thing this season. I got really competitive last season but with my team now in the prem I'm hoping it doesn't ruin it. If at any point I feel its affecting me I will try my hardest to turn away and stop playing but it's so damn hard once you start.

          Goodluck 🙂

          1. Kevtheotter
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Best of luck to ya too mate!

          2. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Robinson....worth a punt? If he plays up front he will be gold.

        2. kysersosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I’m doing the same with betting this season. Best of luck with the season, fresh eyes could be s bonus

  3. meksss
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Should I drop Mahrez for Townsend in my draft league?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would

  4. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Double Arsenal defence sounds daft but to me only Liverpool are more likely to keep 2 clean sheets in the first 2 gameweeks. Chambers a decent short term punt

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I see no clean sheets in the first 2 games.

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal don't do CS

  5. RoyaleBlue
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys, taking my first serious look at forming a team. I was wondering whether any 4.0 defenders/4.5 midfielders have jumped out during preseason as potential starters? There are always a couple

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      click on pre season tab

  6. Moxon
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Quick one: what formation are you going for and one sentence why?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      3-4-3

      Goals > Clean sheets

      1. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The value is up front, most of the 6m/6.5m forwards are way better then any midfielder of that price

      I'm going 433 as a result

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Incorrect. The value is in defense. Any 6.5 - 7.0 defender will score 70 points more than any striker for that price

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I was comparing forwards to midfielders of that price range, of course the main value is in defence. Hence why I got 4 premiums at the back

    3. Fortune
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      3 5 2
      Same reason and that mid score extra points from cs and goal

    4. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      352. Easier to predict when players will score or assist than when they’ll keep a cs. Mids get more points than forwards

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

      4-4-2 is the safest.
      You have one more player at defend and attack.

      If any of your defenders or forward have injury, or at the bench, at least u have another one. The game require at least one striker and 3 defenders playing.

    6. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      352 less cleanies early doors... Then 442 once we know more...

    7. E25
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      442.
      Not loads of forwards I want and 442 gives balance/flexibility moving forwards.

    8. firetog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      4-5-1 because Strikers have the least value per £m

    9. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      4-4-2 or 4-5-1

      Value you in defence, a few kids who are playing OOP

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Mids

  7. KayteeStark
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Good to be back!!! What are your thoughts on my team guys?

    Pope (Button)

    TAA VVD Digne Zinch (Kelly)

    Salah Sterling Perez Dendoncker (Guendoezi)

    Kane King (Greenwood)

    1. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Dendoncker is a risk given bench is not guaranteed minutes....I think you could get good value out of 4.5 def as def is quite cost heavy and upgrade Dendoncker...e.g. Digne>Dunk and Dendoncker to McGinn/Barkley or something like that

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Even Digne to Coleman would work

    2. E25
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Like it a lot. Few concerns obv like Zinch minutes, Dendoncker starting every week

  8. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Chance of Pepe starting gw 1? Wasn’t included in arsenal squad for their last preseason friendly.

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      bit of a clue don't you think

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers! Wanted to punt on him.

    2. E25
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      unlikely. Hard to justify him over kdb

  9. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    @kiwi how is your team looking?

  10. Fortune
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which one is better for the first 4 GWs?
    A. 3 5 2 with Ibe in mid
    B. 4 4 2 with rose/kwp in def

    The rest oFthe team is identical

  11. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I noticed Fraser didnt have any attacking return from 13 Jan until 2 March (8 games).

    Why? He play almost all minutes at that time.

    Related to Wilson?

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

      I think so. I remember they killed Chelsea 4-0 and he managed to get nothing from the match. Brooks and King, on the other hand, were phenomenal.

      1. 3 A
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes.. You are right. Wilson have knee injury at that time and have impact on Fraser's output.

  12. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best 2 rotating 4.5s?

    Currently on Lowton and Diop

  13. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Fraser + Vardy

    B) KDB + 6.5/7.0 (already have king)

    1. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        If Kean is priced at 7.0 would you do B?

        1. Point-one short
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yes probably

  14. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pope (Button)
    Robertson, TAA, Digne, Zinchenko (Rico)
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Moura (Dendoncker)
    Wilson, King (Nketiah)

    Any thoughts?

    1. tyron
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wow we have the exact same 11 lol

    2. tyron
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm guessing u prob wondering if to go with fraser jota instead of moura and king as well?

  15. Point-one short
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Evening all. Thoughts on this lot?

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Digne Zinch
    Salah Sterling Moura Perez
    Wilson King

    Woodman| Greenwood, Dendoncker Lundstram

    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Haha we have the exact same 11, back to back posts, I'll have to change something now!

      1. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nice! Different benches though

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Like it. Do you reckon Moura keeps his place when Son is available?

      1. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hopefully should do - Alli has just done his hamstring.

        1. tyron
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Lamela and eriksen though

          1. tyron
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Who drops assuming eriksen is back in the xi from today

    3. tyron
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yo this is cool I have the same 11 as well. Just wondering if fraser jota to moura king makes more sense

      1. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Don't like wolves fixtures

        1. tyron
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yup I understand I been stuck between the two.. worried about moura still though with lamela threat. Was considering dropping robbo to 4.5 and just get moura in to play 352

  16. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Almost bed time so here goes.not long left now...

    Hendo
    Robo VVD Lowton
    Salah KDB Lucas Perez Robinson
    Wilson Aubameyamg
    (Stek, Greenwood, Diop, Rico)

    Tempted to downgrade Wilson to upgrade one of the 4.5 defs or maybe even a mid. Planning to rotate between Lowton and Diop.

    All opinions welcome 🙂

    1. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ignorant of him - what's Robinson like?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        On fire in preseason and OOP... Playing as a striker in a 3412/5212. He's my Sheff U punt as most confident his spot is nailed

        1. Sugar Kane
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Had no idea, is he only playing because of an injury, or you reckon he will be playing striker all season?

    2. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Personally would get Sterling over Auba. Seems too unbalanced to me.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Was on this for a while but got convinced and defo sticking with Aubam now 🙂 cheers though

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Concern with Aubameyang is game time for me, otherwise he is a great differential though and might be the best captain option for GW2.

    3. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That "Lucas Perez" really confused me for a moment...

  17. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    any idea on how to sort my defense here?

    Pope
    Robbo / Digne / KWP
    Salah / Sterling / KDB / Moura / Perez
    King / Jota
    (Button / Rico / Lundstram / 4.5)

    Risky defense but who to downgrade here? is it good enough?

    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Kwp + Rico > 2x 4.5

  18. Lacabacca
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Why is Wood so popular? They play Liverpool at home, Arsenal and Wolves away in the first 4 fixtures.

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal leak goals for fun, not sure about the others tbf.

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves are tired from Europa. Arsenal leaks goals. Southampton at home is a good fixture

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Also great fixtures after that, ended season well, and no Europa

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Add in he’s been scoring like mad in preseason

    4. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Who would you go for at 6.5 then?

  19. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is it possible to get Salah, Sterling & KDB all in without the rest of the squad suffering?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No

    2. Lacabacca
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      4.5
      Robbo TAA Zinchenko Coleman
      Salah Sterling KDB Perez
      6.5 6.5

      There.

    3. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Doable in a 532 or 541

    4. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I got Salah, Sterling & Kane and my team is fine, so you got a saving of 1.5m to work with

    5. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      My possible squad with those 3 is:

      Henderson (Button)
      TAA, VVD, Digne (Rico, Lundstram)
      Salah, Sterling, KDB, Barkley, Robinson
      Wilson, Ings (Greenwood)

  20. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Alisson
    Zinch dunk Taa Chilwell
    Perez salah bilva sterling tielemans
    Vardy

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Triple Leicester attack?

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        With two defenders as well. Like it? Only 3 teams

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You have 4 Leicester. Impossible

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        5

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          And possible because they transferred clubs

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Was FPL open before Perez move?

            1. Bad Kompany
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah. Otherwise he probably would have cost more

        2. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Oh yeah is Dunk done deal?

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Not yet but hoping it will be so I can have 5 from Leicester

            1. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              And make no trades for the season

              1. Bad Kompany
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                Haven’t decide yet

              2. Fitzy.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                Yeah, that's the downside to his brilliant strategy.

    3. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Madness. Leicester fixtures are not good, and your first 2 transfers will have to be to remove 2...

  21. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which plan is best?

    A) Wilson and Lanzini (no major transfer needed GW2)

    B) King and Lucas (Lucas out GW2 for Lanzini or Pulisic)

    1. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice gw3 fixture for Moura though

    2. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A IMO

    4. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      why lucas out???

      1. tyron
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure lucas will keep his place that's the worry

        1. Point-one short
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Madness to drop him after his gw1 hattrick!

          1. tyron
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Dont act like poch wont do it lolol

  22. Scout15
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Laca is fit, would you consider him over Auba?

    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. Scout15
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Auba get 22goals, golden boot winner even play only 30games compare to Salah 38 and Sterling 34.

      Laca have around 11-13 goals i guess. If money is not the issue i will get Auba over Laca even he play as a winger.

      1. Scout15
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I understand your point. Actually, that is the reason I put Auba in my team in the first place.
        But, it´s hard to ignore the fact that picking Laca gives you 1.5m to spend, which makes team more balanced.
        Not sure...

        1. 3 A
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Then its depend on how u spend...

  23. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is gwhizz around? Wondering what his thoughts are on west ham

  24. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A or B first to 5 votes wins!

    A - Sterling and Wilson

    B - David Silva and Kane.

    Thanks!

    1. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A (though 1.5 more expensive)

    2. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      wtf easy A

    3. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  25. MosF94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better?

    Henderson (Button)
    TAA, VVD, Digne (Rico, Lundstram)
    Salah, Sterling, ***, Barkley, Robinson
    ***, Ings (Greenwood)

    A) Kane and Perez
    B) De Bruyne and Wilson

    SSK(ane) or SSK(evin)? I'm on Kane atm, but could be tempted by Kev...

    1. Scout15
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  26. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Improve my team if you can, I think the midfield can be improved but not sure how, any thoughts welcome (3-5-2)!

    Ryan, (4.0)
    Laporte, Coleman, TAA, (Dunk, Lundstram)
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Barkley, McGinn.
    Auba, Wesley, (4.5)

    1. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Shave 0.5 from laporte, taa or dunk and upgrade mcginn to Danjuma(bou)

    2. ChuckN
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A lot of compromises here and too many unknowns in your starting XI. I'd downgrade one of your premiums and beef up 3 or 4 positions.

  27. Point-one short
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?

    Pope
    TAA, Robbo, WalkerPeters, Digne, Zinch
    Salah, Sterling, Moura Fraser
    Wilson

    Woodman| Greenwood, Dendoncker, Wickham

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      KWP and Moura might both be short term punts, and I don't think I'd double up on Bou personally but overall pretty good

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like it - similar to mine below. In fact I may even prefer it! 🙂

    3. tyron
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like it.. really similar to mine actually

    4. tyron
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Just worried abt kwp and moura

    5. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have the same with Perez & AWB instead of Fraser & KWP

      Not sure about AWB and the formation

  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Need to trim 0.5m from this lot - any ideas?

    Ederson
    TAA. Robbo, Laporte, Digne, Coleman
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Barkley
    Wilson

    Button, Hayden, NKetiah, Greenwood

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      TAA or Robbo to VVD

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Taa to vvd, its a better pick too

  29. Reds
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Team is well set. 1 last decision for the start.

    A) Kane/King or

    B) Lacazette/Wilson.

    My gut feel is for B (more exciting), but my head chooses A. Thanks.

    1. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C) Auba King

  30. noquarternt
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling back in every team