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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 6

As the FPL deadline fast approaches – 19:00 UK time – the Fantasy Football Scout Gameweek Guide offers a recap of the latest advice, statistics, and opinion. 

Scout Picks and Team News

Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool provide four premium attackers for this week’s Scout Picks. Agüero and Sterling the two City players of choice ahead of a home match against bottom-of-the-table Watford. 

Their inclusion is supported by the DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds provided by G-Whizz. But isn’t this a case of deja vu? We all know what happened last week as the Premier League champions lost 3-2 to Norwich City.

Nonetheless, as the dust settled, the stats provided some comfort to owners of the Citizens as Neale reported earlier in the week.

TheFantasyFreÆK highlighted their performance in his Gameweek 5 review:

Aguero accumulated 3 big chances while Sterling recorded 15 penalty area touches, 4 chances created (including 2 big chances created), 4 shots inside the box (including 1 big chance) and was particularly unlucky to come out of the game without any attacking returns.

For those who would prefer to avoid the stress, Sam from FPL Family made the case for Aubameyang

For me, the fixtures and the injury to Lacazette mean that Aubameyang is impossible to ignore, with a run of 6, 6, 5, 9 and 13 points in the first five Gameweeks he is a priority asset.

Neale brought us the latest team news, among the headlines Mason Mount is set to miss this weekend’s clash with Liverpool, while Martial and Pogba remained sidelined with injury. Lanzini is also struggling with a small problem. 

Rotation’s Alter Ego provided a handy team-by-team rundown

Survival Guide for a bad Gameweek

Even the best can suffer. Greyhead noted in his review of The Great and The Good that: 

Four now sit outside the top 1 million including Ville Ronka and Matthew Jones which should give us mere mortals hope that such FPL legends are not immune to the difficult start that has befallen most of us.

A talking point on this week’s Scoutcast, the panel discussed how to recover from a terrible start

Joe quoted the advice of Simon March, a former FPL winner and a graduate in behavioural economics, that:

FPL is a game you play against yourself

In his Meet the Manager video with Joe last year, Simon described the “What the heck? Effect” – where we are more likely to take risks following a loss.

Karam offered further sage advice on the Scoutcast counselling viewers not to worry too much. Ranks at this stage of the season are still squeezed, so big jumps up/down are possible. The best thing if you are having a bad Gameweek is to close your laptop and come back midweek when you are feeling calmer.

A hot topic on the subject provided a platform for further discussion.

Captain Pick

In the Captaincy Video earlier this week, David pointed out that, since January, the Watford defence has conceded more big chances than any other team. However, the Hornets were more defensive under Flores. Neale pointed out in his Scout Report that:

The key numbers suggest Watford were more solid defensively under Flores but less of an attacking threat. They conceded 32 fewer gilt-edged chances under Flores (66) than they did in Gracia’s final full season in charge (98).

While long-time FFS user Bøwstring The Carp in his community piece on the returning Watford boss added:

We saw a tough-tackling, direct approach mixed with a negative and counter-attacking defence; as if it were the love-child of Allardyce and Mourinho. The stuff of nightmares to some.”

The reason for playing special attention to the Watford defence is their encounter with Manchester City this week. Sterling and Agüero currently lead the Captain Poll on this site with 27% and 25% of the vote. 

In his Captain Sensible article, David concludes:

[Agüero] looks the more likely of the two to feature from the beginning and has proved the better goal threat, while Sterling probably offers better creativity and the fact that he gets more points for goals and clean sheets.

The Argentine was benched for Manchester City’s Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk midweek. Whereas Sterling played the full 90 minutes after starting both matches over the international break. FP Elephant rounded-up the midweek action and playing time for popular FPL players in his They might be tired article.

Outside of Manchester City, Salah and Aubameyang offer the most appealing armband alternatives.

Salah faces a Chelsea team who have conceded 11 goals this season, only Norwich have shipped more with 12. While Aubameyang faces an Aston Villa side who have allowed their opponents to take 90 shots this season, just Norwich and Arsenal themselves have given up more.

Away from the Premier League, for fans of Swedish football and true fantasy lovers, Meltens previewed Gameweek 24 in Fantasy Allsvenskan.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page, and if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

COMMUNITY TOURNAMENTS

Updates on the latest FFS mini-league and community-run competitions can be found here

For those interested in the Head-to-Head Leagues, the main page can be linked to here. A link has also been added to the ‘Scout Leagues’ section on the home page. And next week an important update will be published. 

Registration remains open for the Pundit’s Play-Off Community Tournament. The deadline for entry is 30 September.

Best of luck with Gameweek 6!

Lessons learned from Gameweek 5

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  1. Big Al Stankovic
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Going for a punt for a couple of weeks.
    Appreciate any input.

    A) Lamela
    B) Mc’Neil
    C) Schlupp
    D) Iwobi

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      mcneil for me

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

      Lamela

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not nailed now that Alli is fully fit

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Carcetti
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I went Zaha

    6. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all. Was initially going lamela, but mcneill is a nice one. Especially as I don’t have Barnes.

  2. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Im feeling an Ota haul this gameweek!

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

      I needed a good chuckle. Thanks.

  3. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Start 1:
    a. Rico
    b. Guilbert

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Rico

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Rico so you have someone involved tonight

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

        solid

  4. subhojit123
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Guys need help with this one. Which lot is expected to score more?
    1. Abraham, son, aurier
    2. Auba, lamela (with money to replace with mount in next GW), lacelles (keep rotating with other 4.5s)

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

      2. Captain Auba

    2. drcooper817
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      2 for this GW

  5. drcooper817
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Start one, bench other two in order:
    A. Kelly
    B. Rico
    C. Lund

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A BC

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

      A, C&B

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Acb

  6. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    On WC. G2G??

    Pope
    Taa Ota Diop
    Mane KDB Son Cantwell
    Auba(C) Wilson Pukki

    Soyuncu Tomori 4.4 ..

    1. Carcetti
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      gtg

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      G2g

  7. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling to Son(C). Lord have mercy on my soul.

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      crazy move

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Could do well. Risky. Very risky.

      Look up and tell me if im g2g.
      Thanks

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

        Gtg

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Based on fixture and stats, that's a poor move.

      If it comes off, it's a fluke

  8. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Just captain the lad ffs. He will start

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

      Mo is going to start 😉

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Weekly Sterling panic

    3. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Done

  9. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play one of

    A) Lund (A) EVE
    B) Douglas Luiz (A) Arse
    C) Guendozi (H) Villa

  10. itsmeguneet
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Haller or Abraham?

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

      Tammy

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Haller

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

      Both

  11. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    If both starting isn’t Salah a better capt pick based on form and that Chelsea’s pressing game may suit an away performance?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Watford's defence is much worse, plus City are at home.

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

    Best under 4.6 defender?

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

      Under 4.6? Or 4.6 and under? I would say Soy (4.6)

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

    Is my template team G2G ??
    😛

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Oops

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

        😛

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Did you do Haller to Tammy?

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

        I did mate
        Playing Dunk now.
        Rolling the other FT
        Thank you for advice 🙂

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

          Dunk to get 9 points this weekend

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

            Love you bro

  14. Ycfc
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Kane > Aub??

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Stick.

  15. LordEllison
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    VVD + AWB > Trent + Aurier for free
    Yes or No?? Thanks.

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  16. vectorman
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Does it seem a bit mental to transfer out Pieters for Lowton?. Have two free transfers and looking at the possibility of a Wilson/Pukki/Abraham front 3. Only issue is, getting Abraham next week and if he goes up I then can't afford Wilson potentially by 0.1.

    Pope Button
    Digne Pieters Trent Lundstram Kelly
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount Cantwell
    Pukki Barnes Haller

    or just forget it and stick?

  17. Siggy Azalea
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all, am I G2G?

    Pope
    TAA - Digne - Lunstram
    Cantwell - Sterling (c) - Salah - D. Silva
    Barnes - King - Kane

    Bench: Kelly - Dendonker - Guilbert

  18. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Best one week punt??
    McNeil
    Buendia
    Iwobi
    Otamendi

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Iwobi

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Ota

    3. CARROW ROAD
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I went buendia

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

      Ota

  19. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Is it wrong to not use a transfer when I have 2 frees? Just can't see a transfer option with my team

    Pope Button
    TAA Robertson Digne Montoya Lundstram
    Salah Sterling Martial Mount Cantwell
    Vardy Pukki Greenwood

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      How much itb?

      1. corderz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        0.2m. What about Montoya to another 4.5 defender with better fixtures?

        1. Siggy Azalea
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          stick

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

      Monty to Soy

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

    A. Mane to Salah (and captain him)
    B. Save

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

    Button Mount Dunk Lundstram
    £1m

  21. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed is Rico?

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'm just enjoying the set piece ride while it lasts. Not going to be confident next week onwards

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

      Should be fine this gw.
      Kelly is available after this gw i guess so last chance to impress Howe

  22. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Vvd to Otamendi? (have taa)

    Or save ft??

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Save

  23. fgdu
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Rico or Zouma?

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Rico

  24. Abaddon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling and greenwood to Aguero (c) and hayden? For -4

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      christ no

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Hell yeah!

    2. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      noooo

    3. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I asked that last night and got mainly yes. Not done it yet though. Going to bank the transfer.

      1. Abaddon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. It is all the talk about Sterling rested i am worried about. Who are you capping?

        1. El Matador
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Sterling

        2. El Matador
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Or KDB

          1. Abaddon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Haha. Same. Have em both. So hard this

    4. Orion
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Stay calm and C Sterling

  25. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I should give Pepe one more week right? Or just transfer to Son now? Also tempted with Sterling out to fund Aguero but scared that will bite me right in the ass.

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

      Hes been touted as a spot the differential.. there for you might as well sell

  26. Rash
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    G2g?

    Pope
    Trent digne mina
    Salah sterling Dilva KDB Cantwell
    Barnes pukki

    Button montoya lundy greenwood

    1ft .1itb

    1. Siggy Azalea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Like it. Similar to mine.

  27. Heiro
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Martial to Richarleson or Mcneil?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Richa

  28. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pens down.

    Make your vice and subs are in order.

    This might be strange GW.

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      If you say that 33 more times this season you may be right twice

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I was right 😉 the First time I said it this years just for the record.

    2. mysteryDave
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      15 mins to go!

  29. Jones Town
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Mount or Cantwell?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      ive benched mount

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mount...............can you help me.

      Play one of
      A) Lund (A) EVE
      B) Douglas Luiz (A) Arse
      C) Guendozi (H) Villa

    3. mysteryDave
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I am playing Cantwell with Mount first sub.

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

      Cantwell 1st sub

  30. mysteryDave
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    TAA, Zinchenko, Montoya
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Cantwell
    Abraham, Pukki, Ayew
    (Mount, Lundstram, Kelly)
    2.1 ITB, 1 FT

    Roll the transfer? I don't like leaving 2m unused but can't see any obvious changes.