Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 6

The Scout Squad team have submitted their selections ahead of Gameweek 6.

In this piece, our four regular panelists – editorial staff Paul, David and Neale plus community manager Geoff – 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) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the Gameweek 6 deadline at 19:00 BST on Friday night.

There are requirements for at least one sub-£5.0m 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.

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
GKMartin DubravkaVicente GuaitaMartin DubravkaMartin Dubravka
 Vicente GuaitaAngus GunnVicente GuaitaVicente Guaita
 Mathew RyanMartin DubravkaMathew RyanMathew Ryan
DFLucas DigneLucas DigneTrent Alexander-ArnoldLucas Digne
 Trent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldLucas DigneTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Ainsley Maitland-NilesSead KolasinacNicolas OtamendiNicolas Otamendi
 Patrick van AanholtNicolas OtamendiFabian ScharAinsley Maitland-Niles
 Lewis DunkDan BurnGary CahillJamaal Lascelles
MFRaheem SterlingKevin De BruyneRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
 Kevin De BruyneMohamed SalahMohamed SalahSadio Mane
 Mohamed SalahDwight McNeilRicharlisonNicolas Pepe
 James MaddisonRicharlisonManuel LanziniTodd Cantwell
 Todd CantwellDani CeballosDwight McNeilManuel Lanzini
FWSergio AgueroSergio AgueroSergio AgueroPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
 Pierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangTeemu Pukki
 Teemu PukkiAshley BarnesTeemu PukkiAshley Barnes
 Tammy AbrahamJamie VardyCallum WilsonJoshua King
 Ashley BarnesTeemu PukkiChris WoodSergio Aguero

Most popular picks: Martin Dubravka, Vicente Guaita, Lucas Digne, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sergio Aguero, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Teemu Pukki (four), Mathew Ryan, Nicolas Otamendi, Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Ashley Barnes (three)

DAVID SAID…

As I mentioned on Tuesday’s episode of the Scoutcast, I am not that inspired by many defensive assets on offer right now.

I fancy Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Brighton to have a decent chance of keeping clean sheets in Gameweek 5 which is why I’ve gone for Martin Dubravka, Vicente Guaita and Mat Ryan.

As for defenders themselves, I’ve tried to keep it all about attacking potential given the generally poor clean sheet potential around the league.

Lucas Digne and Trent Alexander-Arnold have both offered plenty of threat from set-pieces in recent weeks, and are the two top options for chances created in the last four Gameweeks among defenders.

The Everton man seems the more likely of the two to keep a clean sheet though, given Sheffield United have misfired a little of late and Liverpool face a Chelsea side with goals in them.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has had more touches in the box than any Arsenal defensive colleague and has two assists so far this season ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to the Emirates Stadium.

Patrick van Aanholt faces a Wolves side that has largely uninspired following European commitments in 2019/20 and has had the joint-most shots in the box of any Palace defender.

Finally, Lewis Dunk poses a threat from set-pieces against a Newcastle side that has generally struggled against dead ball situations since the start of last season.

I am keeping faith in the Manchester City midfield by selecting both Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne for the visit of Watford.

The Hornets may be under new management, but their defence has been woeful since January and I can’t see Sanchez Flores being able to affect that too much in his short time back at the club so far.

Rested from the Norwich game, De Bruyne should be back in the side, while Sterling was unfortunate not to get something against Norwich.

I’m backing Mohamed Salah over Sadio Mané for Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea as last season he was the more reliable asset away from home.

James Maddison has been somewhat unfortunate not to produce more attacking returns in recent weeks. Over the last four Gameweeks, he has been afforded the same number of big chances as Pukki, Haller and Mané, whilst creating seven of his own. While Spurs were heavy winners against Palace, I expect Leicester to cause a few more problems.

Finally, Todd Cantwell has to be included in my submission given that he is in the process of being promoted from a fifth-midfielder to a fourth after another attacking return triggered more price rises this week. It’s Burnley up next for him.

Up front, I’m sticking with Sergio Aguero for this week as I’d expect him to get some minutes against Watford – and you’ve already seen what I think of their back-line.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is yet to blank this season and a home match against a Villa side with no clean sheet on the road so far this season looks unlikely to stand in the way of that trend continuing.

Meanwhile, Teemu Pukki and Tammy Abraham are both inside the top five for shots inside the box over the last four Gameweeks, which suggests their goal-scoring form is sustainable for at least another round of action.

NEALE SAID…

After the euphoria of the victory over Manchester City, who better to bring Norwich City back down to Earth than Sean Dyche’s no-nonsense Burnley side.

The Canaries conceded one headed goal last weekend and a lot more chances in the air besides, continuing a season-long trend: no Premier League team has allowed as many headed opportunities as the Canaries or have allowed more crosses from their right flank.

With that in mind, I’m backing Burnley left-winger and cross-machine Dwight McNeil to collect another assist, with the likes of Chris Wood, Ashley Barnes and the Clarets’ two centre-backs to aim at.

As a Raheem Sterling owner, I have glass-half-full concerns over the City winger’s game-time against Watford after his ninth successive start for club and country in Ukraine on Wednesday.

Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero have both had breathers in the last seven days, however, and I’m backing the league’s leading big chance-creator and joint-leading shot-taker against a Watford team without a clean sheet since February; Quique Sanchez Flores has miracles to work if he is to steer his Hornets side to a shut-out at the Etihad.

Chelsea’s left-hand side could be seriously weakened if Mason Mount and Emerson Palmieri are sidelined for the visit of Liverpool and the thought of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold up against Marcos Alonso is enough for me to overlook Sadio Mane and Andrew Robertson on the opposite flank.

Arsenal’s defensive problems are well-documented but in Aston Villa, they are up against one of the limpest attacks in the division.

Dean Smith’s side have conceded the second-highest number of chances and crosses from their right flank, too, so there are prospects of returns at both ends for Sead Kolasinac.

On top of that, no side has conceded more attempts from set plays than the Villans – so I’m backing Dani Ceballos to end his three-game drought in a game that should suit his skill-set a lot better (i.e. Arsenal bossing possession) than the Watford fixture did.

Whether he’s stationed at left wing-back (as in the Burnley game) or marauding forward from centre-half, Dan Burn has the potential to deliver against Newcastle.

The Magpies have the lowest xG in the division so far this season and only Norwich have allowed more headed opportunities, so the 6’7″ stopper – who has had more attempts on goal than Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk combined – could prosper at either end of the pitch. He’s a Geordie, too, so Fenton’s Law dictates that a goal is inevitable.

PAUL SAID…

A distinct lack of resilience throughout the Premier League means my five defenders are mainly selected for their attacking potential.

Fabian Schar – if fit – can be an ideal differential with a mere 2.1% ownership ahead of a visit from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Newcastle United centre-back scored three goals at home last term and found the net in his previous fixture at St James’ Park.

Schar claimed 16 points over Gameweek 3-4 prior to the Magpies’ loss at Liverpool last weekend.

A return to form earns Richarlison a place in midfield for Everton’s home clash with Sheffield United.

The Brazilian has two goals and an assist in the last two Gameweeks, including a 15-point haul in his previous match at Goodison Park.

Since moving to the right flank and playing as an inverted winger from Gameweek 29 last season, Richarlison has recorded 31 shots in the box – level with Sadio Mane and bettered only by Raheem Sterling and Mohamed Salah among FPL midfielders.

Burnley pair Dwight McNeil and Chris Wood also get my backing at home to Norwich City.

The Canaries’ weakness in the air is a big factor in choosing Wood over his fellow frontman, Ashley Barnes.

Daniel Farke’s men have conceded 23 headed efforts, at least eight more than any other side.

That also bodes well for McNeil, whose share of set-pieces raises his potential for assists.

The winger’s ten successful crosses rank top for the Clarets and have been bettered by just four other midfielders.

GEOFF SAID…

Hosting Brighton in Gameweek 6, I look to Martin Dubravka and Newcastle for my first goalkeeping spot. With clean sheets in both home games this season, Vicente Guaita hosts Wolves, and though we’ve only had three games end 0-0 this season I predict a fourth, with Brighton’s Mathew Ryan picking up clean sheet points.

While Everton are on a three-game run without clean sheets, Sheffield United at home looks promising for Lucas Digne at both ends of the pitch. I again include Trent Alexander-Arnold, before looking for a response from Manchester City, where Nicolas Otamendi has some threat from corners. With the most assists for Arsenal this season I’m hoping for more from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and I’m doubling down on the Newcastle defence with Jamaal Lascelles.

While Raheem Sterling once again finds the top midfield spot I back Sadio Mane over Mohamed Salah this week. Nicolas Pepe assisted in his last home game and a home game against Aston Villa could be the week he breaks out for a big score. Budget darling Todd Cantwell plays Burnley, with Manuel Lanzini following behind in fifth position hosting Manchester United, who have yet to keep a clean sheet away from home.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has attacking returns in every Gameweek and has five of the eight goals scored by Arsenal players, while Aston Villa have yet to keep a clean sheet away from home. Teemu Pukki is close to an automatic pick due to his form, while Ashley Barnes and Joshua King are selected due to their favourable fixtures. Occupying a perhaps surprising fifth position, Sergio Aguero must look at those ahead of him with mounting motivation. Writing before Manchester City’s Champions League fixture, I fear Aguero won’t get a full 90 against bottom-of-the-table Watford. Though always a dangerous option, I see value in other, less expensive forward options this week.

The Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 6 will be irfansheikh, who is currently sitting very nicely at 3,929th in the world.

Last week, we had an unusual occurrence: Warby84 drew 43-43 with the Scout Picks with a 4-3-3 line-up of Adrian (2); Alexander-Arnold (2), Otamendi (1), Maitland-Niles (4), Lundstram (2); De Bruyne (1), Salah (c – 18), McGinn (3); Aguero (6), Haller (2), Vardy (2).

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Contributors and Moderators League for the following season.

InsaneFC‘s Gameweek 4 winning margin of 75-64 is the score to beat for the 2019/20 campaign.


Lessons learned from Gameweek 5

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  1. Feed tha Sheep
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which is best this week with 2FTs?

    A. Kane & Laporte> Aguero & 5.4 def
    OR
    B. Kane> Auba & save other
    C. Mount (if injured) & Kane > KDB & Tammy
    D. Just replace Laporte (can bench if needed)

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B with Ota

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry meant A with Ota

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Unfortunately i would have three city players already if I get Aguero?

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Ah, I like Soy as an option but fixtures aren’t great for a little while. Maybe that if you have cover in defense. Otherwise Aguero with pint on Aurier maybe.

            1. St Pauli Walnuts
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Punt ha. Feel free to have a pint too though!

              1. Feed tha Sheep
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers both seem good

    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B for me, others seem a bit sideways. Having two FTs next GW might prove more useful.

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be tempted by A, with Aurier, and put the armband on Kun.

    4. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane to Auba Laporte to anybody.

  2. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which combination would you rather have going forward?

    A) Son & C.Wilson
    B) Son & Tammy
    C) Aubameyang & Mount (if declared fit)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C definitely

    3. Pinturicchio10
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Close between A and C. I'll go A as I prefer Son as expensive pick to Aubameyang.

      • Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A

    4. 7rjngs lollygagger
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Asked this last week too - is Fraser about to become an option again?

      Scoring from the bench is a bit of a mixed signal I suppose but that’s now two returns in two. And with Bournemouth immediate fixtures (over Leicester and Tielemans and Maddison) there isn’t lots of competition right now for mid range mids.

      Staying on my watchlist anyway. Monitoring how Thursday night football affects United and CL Mount

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I strongly believe he has become an option now.

        Looks like he has found his form back.

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

        I hadn't considered Fraser this season so far but was looking for a potential upgrade on the disappointing Ceballos and with Mount and James doubts and Maddison and Tielemans not ripping up trees and Son, Pepe and De Bruyne that bit more expensive he would fit quite nicely into my squad.

        What about Richarlison as another option around this price point ... what do you think?

        1. 7rjngs lollygagger
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Rich is interesting too. Think I might pop him on my watchlist. Siggy is already there.

          (I’m very much sticking with watchlist transfers this time - they need 3 weeks before getting in.)

        2. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I like the sound of the Richarlison move, seems to have improved since moving to the right last season.

    5. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save FT? 0.8 ITB and only issues I see are a lack of Liverpool attack and Kane being off the boil.

      Pope - (McGovern)
      Digne - TAA - Dunk - (Rico - Lundstram)
      Sterling - KDB - Iwobi - Cantwell - (Demconkers)
      Auba (C) - Kane - Pukki

      I think I'll be giving Kane maybe one more week, possibly two and then make a move to get a Liverpool attacker somehow around GW8.

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

        Kane to Firmino maybe ... get a Liverpool attacker ... save some budget ... use it to improve Dendonker?

      2. 7rjngs lollygagger
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        The other issue is Sterling being potentially rested no? You could be left horribly short in midfield if he’s out.

    6. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I could do Haller -> Auba but that would mean no Tammy and playing Cantwell every gw.

      Is it worth it?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Anyone?

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not a fan of Haller.
        So yes .

        Fancy Kane?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          No. Plays too deep for my liking and relies pens too much

      3. PEP_TALK
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This sounds good

      4. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I am doing it. Anna palaa! (direct translation = Let it burn!)

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Hah! Still unsure.

          Those 6-8.0 strikers offers so great value atm

      5. Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes.Auba great captain material

    7. Amey
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Voting for Aguero as best © pick & not having him in the team is a scary thing 😀

      1. Le Bluff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Amen. See my below post. Trying to figure out if moving off Sterling for Aguero is worth it.

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Feel you .
        Wish i had an extra striker slot. Would have gone for him instead of sterling

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

          Yeah

      3. PEP_TALK
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero and Aubameyang both scare me this week as a non owner.

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

          Ha ha
          Same

      4. 7rjngs lollygagger
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Voted for Kun but changed my mind. Auba is my fear. Check out how many chances Villa conceded in their last away trip. Palace aren’t exactly devastating at home 🙁

    8. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Play:

      A) Dendocker (cpa)
      B) Lundstram (eve)

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

        Lundstram ... same chance of attacking return but has added bonus of CS potential

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

        Lundstram

    9. popcoin
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Comment if you are someone who thinks De Bruyne can keep up with Sterling, at least in the short term, and at least by a few points here and there. Considering he had his ‘rest’ against Norwich

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

        This week I think he could beat Sterling as a sneaky suspicion Sterling could be rested after playing 90 in every PL game and 90 in CL last night.

    10. Dele
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      2FT... Haller & Guilbert > Tammy & Tomori?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'd would wait with Tammy. Haller has better fixture

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

        Bit sideways ... I would wait til next week

      3. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not for me

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

        I would keep Guilbert

      5. Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Nah.

    11. Le Bluff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Trying to figure out if moving off Sterling > Aguero (c) for a -4 is too much of a rash move.

      4 of City's next 6 games are at home, where Kun looks captainable in each. Fully rested last night which at least implies he'll be favoured for the PL matches, with Jesus getting minutes in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

      The doubts are swirling around Sterling's gametime and, more importantly, his FPL form when Aguero is also on the pitch.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You ll kick yourself if sterling hauls .my advice would be to stick ( even though I have aguero 🙂 )

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

        I'd hold 🙂

      3. Jonesfromthere
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        For me it's not if but who for, Kun or Auba. I'm definitely ditching Raz now, I've seen enough to know something is off. Arsenal's fixtures are incredible and Auba is now the focal point. Then, Kun is Kun. Tough...

      4. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hold

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

        I'm looking at making the move, if it's long term Aguero will easily match Sterling for points over the season.

        Sterling just looks a bit off at the moment, everyone on here in denial that he won't get rested at the weekend.

    12. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      not made a profit yet
      kdb/vardy to pukki sterling
      still 5 points in the red , i did it to get sterling but its pukki whos got the points..

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        gw2 hit

    13. balint84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      captain
      A) DeBruyne
      B) Salah
      C) Pukki
      D) Kane

      1. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        KDB

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

        Join me with Mo ©

        1. Soto Ayam
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'll join ya, Mo it is

      3. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kev.

    14. balint84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      still have Martial. keep or get rid? Also have Mount with injury danger

      1. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hold til you get more info

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

        I have both. Waiting for pressers. Martial almost in differential territory now.

      3. CL4PTRAP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Martial hasn't trained and looks set to miss out again. Time to move on.

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

      Think I'm nearly there with the WC. How does it look?

      Pope
      TAA Digne Lundstram
      Sterling KDB Son Cantwell
      Pukki Auba Abraham

      4.0 Hayden Guilbert Rico

      Worth downgrading Digne to Otamendi to upgrade Rico/Guilbert?

      1. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Great team. Stick with Digne

      2. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Similar to me, should I pull the trigger tonight. Salah over Sterling for me.

        I prefer Digne and Rico.

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

          Cheers Berba. Yeah, only big risk is no Salah/Mane for me

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

            I think I would get Sterling back for GW10. Can see Salah / Mane putting a few past Sheffield, Leicester and probably Chelsea.

      3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't downgrade digne. You also don't need an upgrade on the bench I don't think. Looks very nice as is.

      4. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No Liverpool?

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

          Nope, just Auba, Sterling, KDB and Son

          1. BoomXhakaLaca1
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Could pay off! It's a good team. Wouldn't mind getting son myself

    16. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good to go, noting I’ll likely need to draw on my bench if Mount is out?

      Pope
      TAA Zinchenko Digne
      Salah KDB Mount Ceballos
      Aguero (c) Abraham Haller

      Button; Cantwell Lundstram Rico

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

        No problem playing cantwell. Looks good

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

        Looks good just letting Cantwell come in

    17. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which RWC fantasy game are people playing here? And is there an ffs league like there was with the cricket? Thanks

    18. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any suggestions where to put the 0.6m I have in the bank?

      Heaton

      AMN Montoya Lundstram Kelly Soy

      Sterling Salah KDB Mount Cantwell

      Aguero Pukki Greenwood

      Liverpool defender maybe?

    19. mikess
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'd only be willing to start Lundstram in the 2 of the next 8 gameweeks. Not sure he's worth having if you plan on rotating a few defenders

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        5th defender for me.

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

          I have Rico as well. His delivery on corners 8s swaying me. I understand the rotation risks but who's to say Lundstram doesn't get rotated too in that midfield

          1. BoomXhakaLaca1
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Could get rotated, he's just been a handy cheap defender to have who's price keeps rising

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He could, that’s why I’m reluctant to have both Lundstram and Rico, even though it would allow me to do Firmino > Aubameyang.

      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Lund is the perfect 5th DF. Starting CM at 4.0m

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

          Almost like going with 4 defenders for 8 weeks with his fixtures

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

            THISSSSS

    20. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Surprised Aurier didn’t get a mention in the Scout Squad picks.

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

        Tempted by him on my wc

      2. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not worth the rotation risk

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Might be if you have Dunk and Lundstram as 4th and 5th defender options.

          Probably too risky if you have TAA as a rotation risk too.

        2. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Surely starts with Rose at the weekend tho, as they didn't travel to Greece.

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

        Spurs can't defend and we were awful last night. Players not listening to Poch's instructions, going to end badly.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          attacking threat

    21. andres
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So how do I get Auba in this team?

      Pope (heaton)
      Awb Taa lund (pieters kelly)
      Sterling kdb mount* ceballos (cantwell)
      Kun pukki heller
      1ft, 2.0

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure he’s worth 11m unless captaining.

        1. andres
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Great fixtures, in form and captain potential.
          What else would you suggest - hold and get abraham next week?

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yes

      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sterling downgrade, Haller upgrade to Auba

        1. andres
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Considering it with Son coming in, worth the hit though?

    22. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1 FT 0.7m ITB

      Pope (Button)
      TAA Otamendi Digne (Soyuncu Lundstram)
      Salah KDB Sterling Mount* Cantwell
      Barnes Haller (Greenwood)

      I really want to save a FT and assess next week with 2. Mount has obviously thrown a spanner in the works but i am still right in saving the FT given he is playing Lpool even if he does start. I could just play Soy or Lund.
      Thoughts?

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

      Sterling and Barnes to Aguero and Maddison (-4)?

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No way

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

          Feels like everyone is going to have Aguero and he is going to go crazy this week you just know it!

          1. The Left Duke #3
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I can easily see Barnes outscoring Maddison over the next 3 though so it's all relative.

          2. Wild Rover
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Not sure if Maddison is the right choice but I think it's a good move if you capt Aguero. Will look even better when Sterling is benched

        2. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Having a laugh ? :0

    24. Nailed Jesus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best replacement for KWP (up to 5.1 mil)?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Aurier

        1. Nailed Jesus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Likely to have to same problem next week if he's rested 3 days before the Munich game, no?

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Aurier ?

    25. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which do you prefer for the spare slots? Might wc next week.
      Pope (Button)
      TAA Soyuncu Diop Lund ___ ___ Sterling ___ KDB ___
      Abraham Pukki ___

      A. Mings Son Salah Cantwell Greenwood
      B. Mings/Aurier Cantwell Salah Mount Salah Haller
      C. Rico Son Mane Mount Greenwood

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

        A

    26. Dele
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      David Silva to start this weekend?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He should do, yes.

      2. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah.

      3. rodragon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

    27. popcoin
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who else is going without TAA for the next 7/8 gws?

      Join the Trentless emotional support group here

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just Adrian for me.

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

          Me too

      2. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No way. He has so many avenues of getting points. And Alisson is apparently back in GW9 anyway, so you'd imagine the CS increase dramatically.

        1. popcoin
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Fair

    28. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      All this chat about Aguero's minutes being impacted now that Jesus is back.Why would he be hauled off early in games when he isnt even going to start in the initial stages of champions league ? Think a lot of scaremongering going on.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, just ignore it and captain 🙂

      2. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wish I had Kün.

        1. Wetdream
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So do i ! As a Sterling owner i'm worried that City scored another 3 goals last night and he had no involvement !

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

        He's hauled off early regardless of UCL

        Pep manages his minutes because of his injury record

        1. Wetdream
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          After he has scored a brace....

      4. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You are most likely right but who knows with Pep. Sterling due a rest this weekend you would think but wouldn't surprise me in the least if he started and got a hatty 🙂

      5. have you seen cyan
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kind minutes look very safe to me, a sterling rest seems highly likely. Blanked a few times and now, I’m sure pep will take the opportunity to bench him in the hope he returns to scoring ways on his return

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Kuns minutes

      6. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This nonsense has been going on since pre-season, and yet, it's happening exactly like last season with Jesus playing midweek and Aguero playing in the PL. Even if he's subbed off, he's had one of the most impressive PPMs in the last two seasons. The only issue is if he's benched.

        1. Wetdream
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You'd take the odd benching when he is averaging 9 points per game....

    29. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Presuming he's fit, would you start Mount over Cantwell this week?

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Too much risk of a benching because of fitness - start Cantwell

    30. rodragon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah to mane Or tielemans to lamela/cebellos to fund jota to pukki?

    31. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ederson - Ryan
      Robbo - VVD - Digne - Ota - Lunds
      Salah - KDB - Martial - McGinn - Ceballos
      Pukki - Haller - Greenwood

      Thinking of one of the following:

      A) GW6 - Ederson/Martial > Button/Son (-4)
      GW8/9 - Son/Greenwood > Maddison/Abraham

      B) GW6 - Ederson/Martial > Button/Maddison (or similar price)
      GW7 - Greenwood > Abraham
      GW8/9 - Similar option > Maddison

      Want to unlock the value in Ederson that currently isn’t getting me clean sheets. Fed up of Martial and starting to lose value. Long term think I want to cover Leicester but their fixture run isn’t great currently, so using Spurs while they look good. Is planning this far ahead silly?!

      1. stu92
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Alternatively I bring in Button, Abraham and Maddison/other all this week for a -8. This plan doesn’t work if anyone increases in value...