Scout Picks

Two premium forwards in Gameweek 6 Scout Picks selection

Premium attackers from Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have all made it into the Gameweek 6 Scout Picks XI.

After a tough week of deliberating over David, Neale, Paul and Geoff’s Scout Squad submissions, we have come up with our team.

This week it comes in bang on the £83.0m budget and we line up in a 4-3-3 formation.

Goalkeeper

Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan makes it into the Scout Picks this week

Mat Ryan (£4.6m) is our goalkeeper for Gameweek 6 after all of our Scout Squad pundits included him in their submissions. Brighton were unfortunate not to keep a clean sheet at home to Burnley last week and will fancy their chances of registering one when they face a goal-shy Newcastle side this weekend. The Magpies have found the net in just one of their two home matches so far this season.

Defenders

Alexander-Arnold remains a popular option for the Scout Picks this season

While Liverpool’s backline is still yet to hit the heights of last season, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.1m) remains the most creative defender in the Premier League after five matches. His role in corners and free-kicks should help him stand out once again when the Reds travel to face Chelsea this weekend.

Over the last four Gameweeks, Lucas Digne (£6.2m) has ranked second among defenders for chances created, suggesting he still has something to offer Fantasy managers even if Everton’s defence has not delivered as expected. That said, a home match against Sheffield United, who have laboured in attack at times this season, could be a chance for Digne to add a clean sheet onto some attacking returns.

Wolves have not started the 2019/20 Premier League campaign too strongly and were particularly wasteful in front of goal on Thursday night too. Therefore, Gary Cahill (£4.5m) comes into the Scout Picks to represent the Crystal Palace defence. The Eagles have clean sheets in both of their home matches so far this season while Wolves are in the bottom three for total shots and efforts on target after the first five matches.

We are backing a 0-0 result at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon as Newcastle defender Jamaal Lascelles (£4.5m) also makes the grade. Only four teams have registered fewer shots than Brighton in the first five matches of the season.

Midfielders

We think both Mané and Salah are decent options for Gameweek 6 but the former gets into the side based on cost

Sadio Mané (£11.6m) comes into the Scout Picks this week as a saving compared to Liverpool colleague Mohamed Salah. His inclusion should not necessarily be considered insistence that the Senegalese international is a better option than the Egyptian long-term, who was part of all Scout Squat pundit selections for Gameweek 6 bar Geoff’s. We simply went for Mané so that we could accommodate lavish spending elsewhere. Obviously, we still think that the cheaper Liverpool midfielder is not a bad option, having already scored twice and assisted once on the road this season while Chelsea are yet to keep a clean sheet.

Following a benching in Gameweek 5 and just 77 minutes against Shakhtar Donetsk midweek, Kevin de Bruyne (£9.8m) looks certain to return to the Manchester City starting line-up for the visit of Watford on Saturday afternoon. Despite missing much of the game at Norwich, de Bruyne is still second in the whole division for key passes over the last four Gameweeks while no player has fashioned more big chances in that time either. Meanwhile, Watford are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, conceding an average of two goals per game.

Just like his centre-forward colleague, Todd Cantwell (£4.9m) is starting to become a fixture-proof option after scoring against Manchester City in Gameweek 5. For options priced under £5.0m, no player has more points than the Norwich midfielder (27) and his form seems somewhat sustainable even with Burnley coming up this weekend. The Clarets have kept just one clean sheet this season, on opening weekend, while Cantwell himself has been afforded the same number of big chances as Mané, Vardy and Haller this season, whilst also creating nine chances.

Forwards

Sergio Aguero was rested for Manchester City’s Champions League commitments

Sergio Aguero (£12.1m) was handed a complete rest as Gabriel Jesus led the Manchester City attack for 90 minutes in their Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk, which means he is almost certain to start Gameweek 6. Across the first five matches of the Premier League season, Aguero has scored seven goals and is yet to blank as well. Over the last four matches, the Argentinian is also top of the league for shots in the box. With such impressive form, it seems unlikely that a Watford defence (whose problems we have already highlighted) will be able to keep him out at the Etihad Stadium.

Another premium forward yet to blank this season is Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m). He may have played 90 minutes in the Gunners’ Europa League win on Thursday night, but manager Unai Emery currently has no viable alternative up-front. With a start against Aston Villa all but confirmed, he will fancy his chances at continuing a scoring run. While Aston Villa have kept a clean sheet in each of their last two at home, they have shipped four goals in two away matches this season. Even if it’s not a thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, Villa should be expected to let them through at least once and given Aubameyang’s form, he is likely to be involved.

Ashley Barnes (£6.7m) has disappointed his owners in recent weeks but he has faced some tough fixtures. Gameweek 4 pitted him against Liverpool’s defence, while Brighton specifically tailored their defence to negate aerial threat last time out. Norwich do not strike us as a team capable of doing that, more intent on playing their own game. For that reason, we’re backing Barnes to hit back with a bang this weekend, having netted four goals in the first three matches of the campaign.

Substitutes

Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) was a popular option in the Scout Squad submissions on account of Palace’s home defensive record so far this season. He was too expensive to get in the Scout Picks XI but we still had room for the goalkeeper on our bench.

Aston Villa have blanked two matches in a row now which is why Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£5.1m) received some attention in the Scout Squad. Two assists in the last five matches and midweek rest both bode well for him ahead of Gameweek 6.

Dwight McNeil (£6.0m) is our cheaper alternative into the Burnley attack ahead of the visit of Norwich’s porous defence to Turf Moor. He has two assists so far this season.

Teemu Pukki (£7.1m) continues to be in excellent form with six goals and two assists in the first five matches but this week we did not have enough money to get him into the starting XI.

The Captain

The Scout Picks now has a captain for the 2019/20 campaign.

This skipper is chosen using the conclusions of the latest Captain Sensible article and a four-way vote between David, Neale, Paul and Geoff.

Because the use of Fantasy Football Scout data is used so heavily in this process, the captain we choose each Gameweek will be known only to those who have signed up to Membership for the 2019/20 season.

It will be revealed to the public only when the deadline for the Gameweek has passed.

Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 6 is irfansheikh.

They have gone for a 3-4-3 of Dubravka; Aurier, Pieters, Willems; Salah, De Bruyne (c), D Silva, McNeil; Aguero, Rashford, Abraham.

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.

It was a draw for the Scout Picks in Gameweek 5 as Warby84 tied us to a 43-43 scoreline.

That means InsaneFC‘s winning margin of 11 points in Gameweek 4 remains the score to beat for the 2019/20 season.

948 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    If I'm never going to play Hayden, is it worth going for Nakamba at 4.4? I'm just thinking there's more chance that I will need that extra 0.1 in the future, than me playing Hayden.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Is Hayden your 3rd sub?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep Hayden
      Nice to have 2 pointers if needed.

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      2 points off the bench when needed can be marvellous

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I think I'm going for him just for that name. Fair play to his parents.

  2. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you bench out of this shower of s**te....?!?!?!?

    Pope
    AWB VVD Digne Zinc Lund
    Ceballos Salah KDB Sterling Mount
    Greenwood Pukki Jota

    Ta very much all and good luck!!

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      AWB
      MOUNT
      GRENWOOD

  3. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Would you start Söyüncü Lundström or Kelly?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Soyuncu

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Kelly

      1. FredrikH
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        He's the lucky one at the mo. Was suprised his red marker suddenly gone away.

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Kelly

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Kelly

    5. Flycroft
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Is Kelly expected to start with Sakho back?

    6. Yome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Soy

  4. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    For those who have Aguero is he your captain?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah

  5. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    King > Barnes?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Nah

  6. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Greeting good people 🙂 i feel like saving ft, should I save or do you see anyone who should immediately out?

    Heaton
    Trent/Digne/Lundstram
    Salah/Sterling/KDB/Cantwell
    Wilson/Haller/Barnes

    Bench:fodder gk/ lowton/ montoya/ greenwood.
    Also,pls suggest if i benched someone who should start xD
    Gracias

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely save

    2. Made of Stone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      save ft

  7. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any final thoughts on this bunch of WC

    Pope Button

    TAA Ota Ward Lunds Rico

    Mane KDB Son Mount Hayden

    (A)uba Abram Pukki

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Hanley over Rico

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Is Hanley more nailed? And is Rico less?

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Hanley doesn't have much competition at centre back, Lloyd Kelly and Adam Smith will be back soon to threaten Rico's place

          1. KGFC
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Oh great, thanks!

        2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          And fairplay that's a ncie team

          1. KGFC
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Thank you!!

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Thats my imaginary wc that i screenshoted except for Sterling > Mane and no TAA but Alderweireld

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Might do it next week but dont wanna drop Haller Vardy just yet

  8. Shankly611
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Which defense to choose?

    A) TAA, Soyuncu, Tomori, Rico, Kelly

    or

    B) VVD, Soyuncu, Tomori, Fredericks, Rico

  9. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I guess this is the gw where greenwood gonna start..Have Mount in my Team..first in bench??
    A) lund
    B) soyu
    C) greenwood

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C

  10. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Need a reply:

    1. Play one of Mount, Kelly, Lundstram or Dendoncker

    or

    2. Mane + Dendoncker -> McNeil + Son

    1. Made of Stone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Play Mount cos he'll either get zero mins or 70+. Kelly 1st sub if not?

  11. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    G2G bench right order?
    Pope
    TAA Zinchenko Pieters
    Salah Sterling Cantwell Guendouzi
    Kun Abraham Pukki

    Button Kelly Lundstarm Mount

  12. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Digne Guilbert
    Salah Sterling Siggy Mcginn
    King Auba

    Bench: Heaton Montoya Dendoncker Lundstram

    1ft, 0.2 itb

    Gtg? Anything to do with 1ft (maybe one week punt)?
    Captain Sterling/Salah/Auba?

  13. Teomi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WC is now locked... try to change my mind 😉

    pope
    Robbo Ota Rico
    Salah Kdb Son Mount Cantwell
    Aguero (c) pukki

    Button Lundstram Söuyncu Greenwood

  14. Flycroft
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Will Martin Kelly start this weekend or does Sakho/Dann's return mean that he is no longer an option?

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      They have 5 fit centre backs now, don't think Kelly will get the nod

    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Kelly will not start. Sakho and Cahill are first choice for the time being

  15. MosF94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I have Sterling and Kun, Kun seems the sensible captain choice, but my gut is telling me Sterling will outscore him... Do we really think Sterling is likely to be rested when they've got a League Cup match coming up which would be a perfect resting opportunity? Benching one of your best players when you're 5 points behind your title rivals seems foolish - I hope Pep's learned from what happened with KDB last week!

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling should start, Aguero safer pick just in case, having both is a good position to be in

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Id strongly recommend captaining Aguero

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Always captain Kun at home

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Haller, Salah and Lanzini to Aguero, Pepe and McNeill for -4?

    It s only one GW punt as i want to WC in GW7

    What you think?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't take a hit for one week

  17. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Could anyone please help my team is:
    Ederson
    Emerson Otamendi TAA Wan-Bissaka
    Salah James Martial KDB
    Pukki Kane
    (Dendonker, Rico Surridge)
    I currently have 0.2 in the bank and only 1 free transfer. Martial is ruled out again and Emerson & James are doubts, Could anyone advise?
    Would martial be the smartest one to shift out? if so who for
    A. Cantwell
    B. Lamela
    C. Please advise?

  18. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A or B

    Pope Button
    XX Digne XX Rico Lundstram
    Son Sterling XX Cantwell Hayden
    XX Aubam Pukki

    A. TAA Aurier KDB Abraham
    B. Kelly Ota Mane C.Wilson

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

  19. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    1. Wilson & KDB
    or
    2. Auba & Mount?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      1

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      2 esp if you cap Auba this week

    3. Made of Stone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      2

  20. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go? Cheers

    Pope
    TAA Digne Dunk
    Sterling(c) Mane KDB Cantwell
    Haller Pukka Tammy

    Button Mount Lundstram Kelly
    £1m

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good to me

  21. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I have Mount + Lanzini and already on a -4. Should I just Wildcard quick?
    -Heaton-
    -Taa-Digne-Zinchenko-
    -Salah-Sterling-Mount*-Lanzini*
    -Rashford-Barnes-Pukki-
    Bench-Rico-Lundstram-Dend

  22. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Nobody? Just a 2 points question

    play?

    A) Lundstram - EVE (A)
    B) Hayden - BHA (H)
    C) Mount

    I think the point celing of Lundstram is way higher (cs, goal) but Hayden has the easier fixture and Mount might have a cameo (1pointer). Find this hard to call.

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

      C

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers and good luck this weekend!

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Lundstram

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah? Bench Mount?

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. Made of Stone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Surely mount plays or gets 0 mins cos he needs to recover? Suspecting the latter. Hayden FTW?

    5. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      C then A first bench

  23. West Hammered
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Digne Lascelles
    Sterling (C) Mane Lanzini Cantwell
    Kane (VC) Barnes Pukki
    Subs: Mount Lundstram Soyuncu

    A few injury doubts in my team this week with Lanzini & Mount, also rotation concerns with Sterling. Which move is best?

    A) Kane & Lanzini to C.Wilson & Son
    B) Sterling & Kane to Son & Aguero (C) Hope Lanz or Mount play
    C) Save FT
    D) Other suggestion?

  24. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Haller > Pukki?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Not this gw

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Do it

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I would do. Norwich have good fixtures

  25. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Have two transfers and confused how to use them.

    Pope
    VVD, Digne, Lundstram
    Salah, Sterling, Mount, Cantwell
    Aguero, Haller, Pukki
    Button, Dendonker, Soyuncu, Guilbert.

    Currently thinking one of the below,
    A) be boring VVD>Matip keep the 2fts for next week
    B) Be bold Sterling & Haller>Richarlson & Auba
    C) Take a hit VVD, sterling & Haller> 5.2, KDB, Auba

  26. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Choose a captain :

    A kdb
    B salah

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

  27. ResultatFar
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I'll give it another try.

    Who would you rather own for the next 3:

    A) McNeil (NOR, ast, EVE)
    B) Maupay (new, che, TOT)
    C) Any other

  28. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do with this lot lads? Don’t want to burn a transfer and don’t really fancy Mings coming on for Mount if he’s out.....

    Pope
    TAA Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount Cantwell
    Pukki Haller

    Button Mings Greenwood Lundstram

  29. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Mount or Cantwell?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I don't see Mount playing

  30. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Would you play Montoya or Mount?