Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 3

The weekly precursor to the Scout Picks article returns ahead of Gameweek 3.

In this piece, our four regular panelists – editorial staff Paul, David, Geoff and Neale – each submit an 18-man squad of Fantasy assets (with the focus on the coming Gameweek) and elaborate on their notable inclusions/omissions.

The 72 nominations listed below will then be narrowed down to a squad of 14 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83m) ahead of the Gameweek 3 deadline at 19:00 BST on Friday night.

As we discussed last week, we are making some slight tweaks to the way we do Scout Squad and Scout Picks this season.

We have placed stricter regulations on our panelists: there are requirements for at least one £4.5m goalkeeper, at least one £4.5m or cheaper defender, at least one midfielder priced £6.0m or below and at least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower.

As was the case last year, each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team.

We will also be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks this season, with details of that revealed on Friday.


 

 DavidNealePaulGeoff
GKHugo LlorisHugo LlorisDavid de GeaHugo Lloris
 David de Gea

Rui Patricio

Mathew RyanMathew Ryan
 Nick PopeMathew RyanJordan PickfordEderson
DFKyle Walker-PetersAaron Wan-BissakaTrent Alexander-ArnoldAymeric Laporte
 Aaron Wan-BissakaKyle Walker-PetersAymeric Laporte

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

 Oleksandr ZinchenkoAymeric LaporteKyle Walker-PetersWilly Boly
 Seamus ColemanTrent Alexander-ArnoldLucas DigneLewis Dunk
 Dan BurnMartin MontoyaJohn LundstramCaglar Soyuncu
MFRaheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
 Kevin De BruyneSadio ManeSadio ManeSadio Mane
 Sadio ManeKevin De BruyneAnthony MartialAnthony Martial
 Leandro TrossardAnthony MartialLeandro TrossardMason Mount
 Todd CantwellLeandro TrossardMason MountLeandro Trossard
FWHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
 Teemu PukkiGerard DeulofeuRoberto FirminoMarcus Rashford
 Roberto FirminoTeemu PukkiTeemu PukkiTeemu Pukki
 Ashley BarnesDiogo JotaDiogo JotaRaul Jimenez
 Moise KeanOlivier GiroudGerard DeulofeuAshley Barnes

Most popular picks: Raheem Sterling, Sadio Mane, Leandro Trossard, Harry Kane, Teemu Pukki (four), Hugo Lloris, Mathew Ryan, Kyle Walker-Peters, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aymeric Laporte, Anthony Martial (three)

David said…

Putting together a Scout Squad submission for Gameweek 3 was certainly harder than it was in the first two rounds of fixtures this season.

For me, Spurs’ defence is a must-have given how lacklustre Newcastle have looked in front of goal.

I’ve opted to throw in Hugo Lloris and Kyle Walker-Peters, who both have the potential for more than just clean sheets.

The goalkeeper was second-best for saves among premium options last season, while Walker-Peters offers some creativity.

I’ve included Harry Kane as the third member of my Spurs contingent after his six shots in the box at home to Aston Villa in Gameweek 1.

Manchester City is another team I want to go big on for Gameweek 3. Only West Ham have conceded more big chances than Bournemouth in the opening two matches, which only pitted them against newly-promoted sides.

As things stand, Raheem Sterling is joint-top of the league for shots in the box, while Kevin de Bruyne is streaks ahead for chances created.

Bournemouth’s attack has underwhelmed so far this season, so Oleksandr Zinchenko is included to capitalise on a potential clean sheet.

I am expecting plenty of goals when Arsenal come to Anfield on Saturday evening, which is why I have no defenders from either team.

Sadio Mané and Roberto Firmino get into my Scout Squad after some uninspiring performances from Mohamed Salah in the first two matches, both from an eye test and underlying statistics perspective.

In-form forwards Teemu Pukki and Ashley Barnes also get the nod, while Todd Cantwell and Leandro Trossard are my differentials I expect to continue their good form from Gameweek 2.

Neale said…

There’s something uninspiringly template about the midfield I’ve picked but the differentials can wait for another week, with City and Liverpool’s premium options in form and up against defences of questionable competence.

Given that we’re obliged to have one £6.0m-or-under player in that position, I struggled to look any further than Leandro Trossard for my cut-price option.

Brighton may have only drawn 1-1 with West Ham on Saturday but they carved out multiple opportunities against the Hammers and the Belgian was in the thick of the action, cutting in off the left flank and firing off more goal attempts than anyone else on show.

Southampton still have that ‘work in progress’ feel about them and, although there have a few green shoots in an attacking sense, they still look ropey at the back and haven’t kept a clean sheet in nine Premier League games.

Arsenal continue to look susceptible to headed chances and opportunities created from set plays (they have conceded the most of both this season) so I’m backing Sadio Mane, he of more headed goal attempts than any other midfielder in 2018/19, and dead-ball specialist Trent Alexander-Arnold to exploit the Gunners’ defence – as they so often do at Anfield.

Crystal Palace were abysmal at Sheffield United last weekend and offered very little going forward, with the Blades giving Wilfried Zaha some special ‘attention’ to nullify him and with it render Palace toothless.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka knows Zaha’s game intimately and if there’s one man who can stop the Ivory Coast international, it’s United’s new right-back – I’m expecting plenty of tackles on the Palace winger to go with a Red Devils’ clean sheet, potentially handing Wan-Bissaka a route into the bonus points to supplement his shut-out.

West Ham’s defensive woes continue and even though they picked up a point at the Amex, Brighton had ample opportunities to bury then.

Manuel Pellegrini’s ongoing search for solidity at the back saw Fabian Balbuena surprisingly dropped on the south coast, a decision which smacked of desperation and had little effect on the volume of chances the Hammers subsequently shipped at the Amex.

I’m backing Gerard Deulofeu to exploit the undoubted defensive weaknesses, then.

Watford haven’t got a point yet but Deulofeu looked much better for a return up front (albeit he did still drift wide) at Everton and attacking returns are there for the taking at Vicarage Road, even if West Ham could have Mark Noble back to give Declan Rice some much-needed help in front of the back four.

Paul said…

Striking a balance between defence and attack looks key this week.

Man City, Spurs and Man United all face obliging opponents that raise the appeal of investing at both ends of the pitch.

Going without Liverpool attackers could be a big risk, though – Jurgen Klopp’s men have put 12 goals past Arsenal in their last three at Anfield.

In midfield, Leandro Trossard and Mason Mount were both on the scoresheet last time around and have the statistics to strengthen their claims in the budget bracket.

No Brighton player has topped Trossard’s four shots and three efforts in the box in the opening two matches – despite him failing to feature in Gameweek 1.

Mount, meanwhile, is second only to Raheem Sterling for shots on target in midfield, by five to seven.

Up top, a home clash with West Ham hands Gerard Deulofeu the chance to open his account for the season.

The Spaniard took advantage of the Hammers’ obliging defence in both their meetings last season, scoring home and away.

Having now dropped to £6.4m, his 4.2% ownership marks him out as a strong differential for the Vicarage Road encounter.

Diogo Jota shouldn’t be overlooked either, as Wolves prepare to entertain Burnley.

At home, the Portuguese played a part in 52% of his side’s goals last term – the same as the pricier Raul Jimenez.

Yet it was Jota who found the net at a faster frequency at Molineux – he scored a home goal every 172.7 minutes compared with the 205.9 of Jimenez.

Geoff said…

I see Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris getting a first clean sheet of the season at home to Newcastle, and look to Mathew Ryan as a budget pick for Southampton’s visit.

Aymeric Laporte might be the most secure route into the City backline, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has looked strong at right-back for the red half of Manchester. I see bonus points if United can keep a clean sheet.

Though Burnley have scored four goals so far, I think Wolves will get their first win of the season and Willy Boly is a cheaper alternative to Matt Doherty who still poses a goal threat – albeit a different sort of one.

At £4.5m, Çaglar Söyüncü is an easy, budget-friendly route into a Leicester defence that has only conceded once.

While Raheem Sterling looks like an auto-pick, I’ve opted for Sadio Mané over Mohamed Salah. Separated by only one FPL point despite Mané not starting in Gameweek 1, Mané could easily score more this week and further underscore his (relative) value for money.

Anthony Martial continues to start up front for United, who next host Crystal Palace, and he has a goal in each game this season.

Mason Mount seems to be one of Frank Lampard’s trusted lieutenants and will be looking for a third straight start after scoring Chelsea’s only goal against Leicester.

Elsewhere in the mid-price midfield bracket, Leandro Trossard made the most of his start against West Ham with a goal and looks good value against winless Southampton.

Up top, Harry Kane has a very strong home fixture against Newcastle, making him an easy first choice among the forwards.

Marcus Rashford is another route into the United team against Crystal Palace and may well be taking the Red Devils’ next penalty after Paul Pogba’s miss against Wolves.

Raul Jiménez has yet to score or assist but I fancy his chances at home to Burnley, while on the other side, Ashley Barnes has three goals in two games. He can continue that against a Wolves team who will have some possession but won’t be able to solely rely on their counter-attack.

The Community Champion

Before most Gameweeks, we nominate a Fantasy manager to challenge our Scout Picks with a starting XI of their own.

The Community Champion who has the biggest lead over the Scouts during 2019/20 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

The Community Champion for Gameweek 3 is FPL Mike the Knight, who has two top 5k finishes to his name in the last six seasons.


Lessons learned from Gameweek 2



1,929 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FDMS All Starz
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which 1 player needs to leave the team more?

    Wilson or VVD or Robbo or King

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      King

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      King.

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      King

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

      King.

    5. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      King

    6. MTPockets
        5 years, 2 months ago

        If Bournemouth attack is going to be rubbish, I'd first lose the pricier one (or wait to assess until after MCI)
        Ditto on Liverpool defenders

      • Karhumies
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson to free up cash

      • thepeen555
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        If you have 2 pool defence maybe sacrifice one. If not king

    7. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Marco Silva 1.30pm
      News on other PC's

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Its in the tweets

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Tnks

    8. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Montoya or Soyuncu? Montoya seems to have slightly better fixtures and more attacking threat?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This week Montoya. Longer term, anyone's guess.

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Monty

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

        Cheers

    9. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      GTG?

      DDG
      VVD KWP Zinchenko Lundstram
      Sterling(vc) Salah Martial
      Kane(C) Pukki Deeney

      Button Dendoncker Hayden Rico

    10. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Wildcard RMT

      Ryan - Heaton
      TAA - AWB - Digne - Soyuncu - Lundstram
      Salah - KDB - Martial - Ceballos - Cantwell
      Kane - Pukki - Jota

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nice but risky.

      2. Jekori
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nice balance, i'd keep an eye on jota (he may drop) so get someone else in first and get him after the drop for 6.4 (or just before deadline maybe)

      3. CRO KLOPP
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Where is Sterling?

      4. merin
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Too risky without Sterling imo

    11. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bespoke Gw3 setup.

      Hendo

      VVD Lundy Lapo

      Sterling Donk Duggie Salah

      Auba Pukki Kane

      Subs: Butt Heydon Kelly Rico

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Duggie?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Douglas Luiz?

          1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Eye.

    12. fakelund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      a) Laporte, Perez, Cantwell
      OR
      b) Zinchenko, Martial, Dendoncker

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B.

      3. Pep Roulette
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B with Cantwell

        1. fakelund
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Can't afford Cantwell, 4.6 now

    13. dshv
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Help fellas

      Heaton

      Vvd - robbo - digne - walker

      Sterling - martial - salah - perez

      Jota - wilson

      Change something or safe this FT to make them 2? Advices

      Sterling on capitancy!!!!

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Perez to Trossard

        1. Ay Ay Ron
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Perez has a couple of nice fixtures though, could be punished. There is a good chance he gets benched though after the recent efforts so might not be a bad idea. Trossard looks dangerous.

    14. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Draft team
      GTG?

      Lloris
      Walker Laporte Digne
      Salah Martial KDB Son
      Firmino Aubameyang Vardy

      DDG Mount TAA VVD

    15. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sensible to give Haller a watch this week before getting him in right?
      He'd slip in nicely with Pukki in my side, King currently in place.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I'd wait and watch, but then I like to watch.

      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Right.

      3. el polako
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Got him from day 1 hope my patience will ne rewarded

    16. Ay Ay Ron
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would you start C. Wilson or Lundy this week?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson

        1. Ay Ay Ron
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I'm just wondering how many chances he will get against the City defense. I think King is more likely top get a penalty than a goal from open play. Hmmmm tough one, but I will kick myself if he scores and I leave him on the bench.

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            He scored against them at the Etihad last season so not beyond the realm of possibility.

            1. Ay Ay Ron
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Good point. I'll stick with Wilson I think better to go with the attacker, makes it more fun than hoping for clean sheets.

              Thanks for your help.

      2. Konstaapeli
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson 100%. Lundy has about 40% of his season total already.

    17. Tsssst
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A. TAA & Walker
      or
      B. VVD & Laporte

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B imo

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B is far more nailed.

    18. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Repost
      Played the wildcard and following the price rises came out with these lot
      Pickford 4
      Digne, Laporte, Vvd, Lundstram, Kelly
      Sterling,KdB,Martial,McGinn,Cantwell
      Kane,Rashford,4.5

      Got a 0.02 rise on Martial,plus 0.01 on kdb,sterling,rash,Lundstram,Pickford,Cantwell,McGinn

      Is it worth to change any of them now or is it better to wait till they rise again?

      1. MTPockets
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Do you want to change any of them?

          1. Ambrosiana Inter
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Mmm i d like to have son but not sure if it’s wise to loose a 0.01 and another potenteil rise on any of my mids

            1. MTPockets
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Would prioritise picks over 0.1m values in a wc

        • Halftime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Surprised not to see Mahrez in the picks, I think he'll start and return as he did away to West Ham.

          1. Ay Ay Ron
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            He may well do but the uncertainty worries me at that price. I'd rather try and get De Bruyne in.

            1. Halftime
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              I can appreciate that, I'm hoping Mahrez is a better pick this season. With Sane injured he should get a lot more minutes.

              1. Ay Ay Ron
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Great differential if you have the bottle. Good luck.

        • bow478
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Im going to bust out my WC as my team is very hit & miss

          I've currently put together the following:

          Ederson
          Digne, Lundstram, VVD, Kelly, Dunk
          Mane, Sterling, NDombele, Martial, Ceballos
          Rashford, Pukki, Barnes

          I'm slightly concerned about not having Aumb & KDB but unsure who to swap etc what would you guys recommend?

          Thanks for your help!

          1. CRO KLOPP
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Ederson and Ceballos to Pope and 4.5

            1. CRO KLOPP
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              And then ndombelle to KDB

          2. Johnny 8
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Lose NDombele imo.

        • Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          So, the FPL site is showing financial data again for us to work out/ speculate opponents’ transfers.

          1. Ay Ay Ron
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            So glad about this, I thought they were going to leave it out this season.

            Any info on our ML opponents is a good thing, no matter how small.

          2. el polako
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Not really

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

            Interesting, thanks

          4. MTPockets
              5 years, 2 months ago

              "Values at the last deadline"

              1. Ay Ay Ron
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I like to see how many transfers they have made more than the value. Can sometimes make a difference.

                1. MTPockets
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Values includes transfers. Neither are visible for GW3

            • MANGE TOUT RODNEY
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Looks like Mount has won his battle with Barkley then? Or too soon to judge?

              1. Miguel Sanchez
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                At least for the next two yeah. Could be rested after the international break assuming he is picked for England

            • OFord
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Took -4 this week to do Ayoze Perez, Siggy and VVD to KDB, Ceballos and AWB. Squad is currently looking like this:

              Pope
              Digne Zinchenko TAA AWB Lundstram
              Salah Sterling KDB
              Wilson King

              Button Ceballos Dendonker Greenwood

              Next week I'll do King to Barnes and then feel pretty happy going forward. Was it worth a -4?

            • 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Who would you captain chaps??
              A- Salah
              B- Sterling
              C- Martial

              1. Ay Ay Ron
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Sterling

              2. OFord
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                B

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

                A, Arsenals defense is woeful.

              4. el polako
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                B

                1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Thanks for your input fellas been on Sterling all week so will stick

            • NUFCAndrew
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Best defender 5.5 max? (Non ev)

              1. Miguel Sanchez
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                AWB

                1. NUFCAndrew
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Just rose 🙁

                  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Justin Rose?

                    1. NUFCAndrew
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 2 months ago

                      That’s the one!

              2. Ay Ay Ron
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Emerson

                1. FF Dirtbag
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Maybe a bit further on into the season... he's on my watchlist.

              3. Lingard’s Shin Guards
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                AWB, Zinchenko

              4. Shatner's Bassoon
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Shaw

                1. Shatner's Bassoon
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Or Zinch... also Mina. Loads of em.

              5. FF Dirtbag
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                5.5 defenders are plentiful. choose one in a good defensive side who could also get attacking returns.

              6. OFord
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                AWB or Zinchenko as long as he's nailed

            • My heart goes Salalalalah
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Anyone with a compelling argument? I really don't have enough knowledge to decide
              A) Mount
              B) Trossard

              1. CRO KLOPP
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I've gone A ,gut feeling

            • FF Dirtbag
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Playing Wilson and Zinchenko in my team seems wrong... yet at the moment I am doing it.

              Does it make sense to have a striker and defender against each other; surely ones gain is the others downfall most of the time?

              Should I really play someone like dendoncker or Lundstram over Wilson?

              1. OFord
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                It happens so often over the season it's hard to avoid, definitely not worth benching a striker you paid 8 mil for

                1. FF Dirtbag
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Seems so counteractive though. But trying to predict what is gonna happen often goes wrong.

                  1. OFord
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    It obviously reduces your max points potentnial, but it's kind of spreading risk too. If City concede hopefully it's Wilson that scores. If Wilson blanks hopefully City get a clean sheet.

                  2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Exactly - You bench Zinchenko, he gets a cs

                    You bench Wilson, he scores

              2. Shatner's Bassoon
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I think I'd bench Wilson... back City to get the CS. Probably go with Lunds off the bench over Dendo.

            • Zenith UK
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              I've covered all my basis right? Thoughts on this team?

              Pope, McGovern
              Digne, AWB, Zinc, Lund, Kelly
              Sterling, KDB, Martial, Ceballos, Mane
              Kane, Greenwood, Wickham

            • Felix Navidad
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Is the 1m between Salah and mane the reason people tend to go mane the reason or do you think mane will outscore Salah?

              1. Bruce Lee
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I think the theory is that mane can keep up with him and the 1m could make up the difference... it doesn't workout like that anyway

                It is never Mane + another player against Salah

                It is Mane + another player against Salah + another player

                1. CL4PTRAP
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  True. Mane and Ceballos versus Salah and Cantwell. Something like that. Personally, Mane matching Salah on stats in 2019, his assist potential now looking good as well. On a Wildcard, Salah dropping and Mane rising is what clinched it for me.

            • Bubz
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              When is team news updated?

              Really could do with knowing his thoughts on Lucas Moura playing or not

              1. Bruce Lee
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Usually Friday at this time after pressers

                1. Bubz
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Cheers

              2. mattmobster
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Same. Thinking he could still come off the bench and score.

                1. Bubz
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Personally I think he will start the game, but not sure

              3. CL4PTRAP
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Updated after presses today and tomorrow. FFS team is on it.

            • okan58
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Ederson
              Digne - Van Dijk - Robertson
              Salah - De Bruyne - Perez - Lucas
              Rashford - King - Jota
              Subs: Button, Dendoncker, Lascelles and Kelly.

              I would like to add Son to the team. Of course, Kane would be better. What would you recommend? It's really hard.

              1. Maddi Son
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                I like that you've stayed firm with your defence. You've got a very solid, balanced team.

                Have many FT's do you have?

                1. okan58
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Thx.

                  2FT.

              2. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                2 moves A:
                Robertson to KWP or Boly
                Lucas Moura to Son

                2 moves B:
                Perez to Dendoncker
                Lucas Moura to Son

                2 moves C:
                King to Greenwood
                Lucas Moura to Son

                3 moves:
                Perez to Trossard, Ceballos, Dendoncker or Cantwell
                VVD or Robertson to Zinchenko, AWB, Maguire or Rose
                Lucas to Son or Rashford to Kane

                1. okan58
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Hmmm. Thank you.

                  Which variant would you take in your place?

                  1. Karhumies
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Personally, I don't like double Liverpool defense. I like having KDBSon transfer available at similar price points and AubaKane transfer at similar price points so I would try to go for Kane, which probably requires 3 moves.

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

                King > 4.5 & Moura > Son if you're willing to stay with double pool defense.

            • screamYO
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Which one would you rather have.

              Soyuncu or Boly

              1. Cynical
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Soyuncu

            • Cynical
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Trent and KWP
              OR
              VVD and Zinch

              Pls help

            • mattmobster
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Moura to Martial for a hit, or risk Mouras poss benching against Newcastle?

              1. Konstaapeli
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Nope.

            • Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Looking long term and ignoring Kane and Son.
              Pope (Button)
              Digne AWB Rose Soyuncu (Lund)
              Martial Mane Sterling KDB (Cantwell)
              Pukki Firmino (Wikham)

              Bobby my favorite so ask him to be moved out.
              Cheers for response

              1. Jekori
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Firmino is a favourite of mine too. For FPL i think you need to rethink tho, Son > Bobby long term.

                Only Rose i don't like, otherwise your team looks great