Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 9

The Scout Squad team have returned from their international breaks to submit their usual selections ahead of Gameweek 9.

In this weekly feature, 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 explain 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 9 deadline at 11:30 BST on Saturday.

There are requirements for at least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper, at least one defender under £5.0m, 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, as is the case in FPL.

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


 DavidNealePaulGeoff
GKEdersonMathew RyanTom HeatonKasper Schmeichel
 Nick PopePaulo GazzanigaRui PatricioRui Patricio
 Dean HendersonRui PatricioPaulo GazzanigaPaulo Gazzaniga
DFTrent Alexander-Arnold Trent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldMarcos Alonso
 Andrew RobertsonMarcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoRicardo Pereira
 Fikayo TomoriRicardo PereiraFrederic GuilbertLucas Digne
 Nicolas OtamendiDiego RicoWilly BolyFikayo Tomori
 Kieran TierneyCalum ChambersDiego RicoWilly Boly
MFRaheem SterlingMohamed SalahMohamed SalahRaheem Sterling
 Mason MountKevin De BruyneRaheem SterlingMason Mount
 Mohamed SalahMason MountMason MountGylfi Sigurdsson
 Erik LamelaWilfried ZahaJohn McGinnJohn McGinn
 John McGinnAdama TraoreManuel LanziniTodd Cantwell
FWTammy AbrahamCallum WilsonTammy AbrahamTammy Abraham
 Callum WilsonTammy AbrahamJamie VardyCallum Wilson
 Harry KaneHarry KaneCallum WilsonTeemu Pukki
 Teemu PukkiRaul JimenezHarry KaneHarry Kane
 Chris WoodJosh KingWesleyWesley

Most popular picks: Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Harry Kane, Callum Wilson (four), Paulo Gazzaniga, Rui Patricio, Marcos Alonso, Trent Alexander-Arnold, John McGinn, Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling (three)

DAVID SAID…

I’m expecting a tight game at Selhurst Park this weekend, which is why I’m being brave and tipping the Manchester City defensive double-up for Gameweek 9.

However, for me, the most exciting double-up for the latest round of action could be one based on the Liverpool defence.

Manchester United’s attack has not been firing on all cylinders recently, with the lowest xG from open play over the last four matches.

Meanwhile, Liverpool could have Joel Matip back, who, in my opinion, is likely to have a bigger impact on the team than a return for Alisson.

Either way, the attacking potential of both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, combined with a favourable fixture from a clean sheet perspective, make them very viable assets.

Fikayo Tomori also has a favourable fixture in Gameweek 9 as Newcastle come to Stamford Bridge. The Magpies have scored just three goals on the road this season, while Chelsea also have favourable defensive data from the last four matches.

I’d love to double-up on their defence too, but I’ve got to use the two other Chelsea spots in my squad to include Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham.

The former offers the best value in midfield with his four goals and one assist so far this season, while Abraham looks on course to be a regular candidate in the captaincy conversation from now on.

As we discussed during the most-recent captain video, Abraham’s underlying statistics for goal threat this season are up there with many of the premium options, so a Newcastle side that has conceded 11 goals in four away matches so far is the perfect opponent for him.

Raheem Sterling‘s inspiring performance against Bulgaria has restored my faith in him as a Fantasy asset somewhat. Given the toxic atmosphere he had to put up with on Monday night, the fact that he was still the star of the show is testament to his incredible character.

Meanwhile, I’m also keeping some faith in Mohamed Salah. Manchester United might have recorded some decent defensive statistics of late but I do wonder what the absence of David de Gea might do for their confidence.

The fact that Bournemouth are facing Norwich makes the inclusion of Callum Wilson a bit of a no-brainer. He has scored attacking points in all but one match so far this season while the Canaries’ defence is still very leaky and missing key personnel.

Finally, a word on my Spurs double-up of Harry Kane and Erik Lamela amid their recent poor form. I think a home match against Watford is as good as any to trigger a return to winning ways.

The Hornets have conceded the second-highest number of big chances in the last four matches, behind only Norwich, making them the perfect opponents for Mauricio Pochettino’s men.

NEALE SAID…

I was a week too early with my Adama Traore selection but, given Southampton’s defensive struggles and Wolves’ improving form, I’m backing the pacy budget midfielder to continue his scoring streak.

Southampton are particularly vulnerable to chances created down their own right flank, so I’m punting on a repeat of the back-post goal that Matt Doherty scored against Watford in Gameweek 7; Traore’s versatility means that he could either line up as a wing-back, on the right of a front three or up front alongside Raul Jimenez and surely won’t be dropped after his brace at the Etihad.

Wolves are one of three teams I’ve tripled-up on and there are no surprises that Chelsea and Bournemouth are the other two, given their opponents this weekend.

The likes of Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Callum Wilson need no introduction, while I’m backing the attacking attributes of Diego Rico and Marcos Alonso to compensate for the less-than-secure defences that they are both part of.

Norwich have conceded more headed chances than any other club, so the set-piece deliveries of Rico could lead to assists with the likes of Nathan Ake lurking in the box.

Alonso, meanwhile, has registered more penalty box touches than any defender over the last four Gameweeks and his own aerial ability could punish Newcastle’s known vulnerability to crosses.

This is a great time for Liverpool to head to Old Trafford, given the struggles of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. Mohamed Salah and the ever-creative Trent Alexander-Arnold get the nod over Sadio Mane and Andrew Robertson on the opposite flank, such is my respect for Aaron Wan-Bissaka down the United right.

The Red Devils’ cross-city rivals are in their own sticky patch and while the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling can wreak havoc against any club, Manchester City’s defence is there for the taking: enter Wilfried Zaha, who has all the attributes needed to expose the reigning champions’ susceptibility to pace on the counter-attack.

Challenging Zaha as the most leftfield name in my squad is Calum Chambers, who faces a Sheffield United side who have recorded fewer shots on target than any club this season.

Since his return to the Arsenal team in Gameweek 6, no FPL defender has had more penalty box touches or attempts on goal than Chambers.

The Blades, meanwhile, have allowed more crosses from their left flank than any other team this season.

PAUL SAID…

A triple-up on Chelsea at home to Newcastle could pay off, with the Blues’ kind prices in FPL freeing up cash to invest in a host of big-hitters who face suspect defences.

At the back, Frederic Guilbert and Willy Boly are among the differential names I’d like to point out.

Priced at £4.4m and owned by 0.8%, the Aston Villa right-back has averaged 5.0 points per home match ahead of a visit from Brighton.

Since making his debut in Gameweek 3, Guilbert has supplied 26 crosses, more than any team-mate.

In the final third of the pitch, his 95 touches and 55 passes received rank third for Villa from that point onwards.

Brighton, meanwhile, have failed to score in each of their last three road trips.

Boly has one assist and three clean sheets in seven outings for Wolves.

Owned by 5.6%, the Frenchman’s defensive contribution has earned him bonus on every occasion his side have kept a clean sheet.

Indeed, no FPL defender has bettered his seven bonus points.

Boly’s winner in the recent Europa League clash with Besiktas served a reminder of his attacking potential, having scored four goals last season.

Manuel Lanzini sits in less than 2% of squads for West Ham’s trip to Everton.

The Argentinean has provided an assist in two of his three away starts this season.

Away from home, Lanzini’s total of 13 chances created is more than any other player in FPL.

He faces a defence that have conceded two or more goals in each of their last three at Goodison Park.

I’m backing Jamie Vardy over the more popular James Maddison for Leicester’s clash with Burnley.

When selected, Vardy has been involved in 50% of the Foxes’ home goals compared with Maddison’s 20%.

The forward’s eight shots inside the penalty area and six shots on target are at least double any team-mate at the King Power Stadium.

GEOFF SAID…

With Kasper Schmeichel, Tom Heaton and Rui Patricio I see three keepers more than capable of keeping clean sheets given their fixtures. While I put Schmeichel top, there wasn’t much in it – Heaton hosts a Brighton side who have failed to score in three straight away games.

In defence, I look to three fairly expensive options in Marcos Alonso, Ricardo Pereira and Lucas Digne. All three of these options are picked not only for their defensive returns, and their strong home fixtures, but their ability to get into scoring positions: while double-digit hauls aren’t guaranteed they are quite possible.

Tyrone Mings and Willy Boly also have strong home fixtures and both are contenders to pick up bonus if they keep clean sheets.

After Raheem Sterling, I’ve gone cheap in midfield.

Mason Mount is an important part of the Chelsea midfield, but third-placed Gylfi Sigurdsson has so far failed to live up to pre-season expectations – this is the week I back him to get on the scoresheet.

With two goals in three Gameweeks, John McGinn hosts Brighton and could continue his strong run, while in fifth position I go with my first away player, Todd Cantwell. If he gets over his slight injury, I think he and Norwich can punish a poor Bournemouth defence.

Up front, I once again look to the Chelsea fixture against Newcastle and select Tammy Abraham, despite two home blanks in a row.

Callum Wilson and Teemu Pukki play each other in a game that is likely to have goals in it, while Harry Kane and his penalty record get my fourth forward spot.

Finally, I back Wesley Moraes who, with three goals in three Gameweeks has the confidence to get goals against a Brighton side who haven’t travelled well this season.

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

In Gameweek 8, Vobinho in Wengerland beat the Scout Picks 48-40.

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.

Irfansheikh’s 17-point winning margin from Gameweek 6 is the current target to beat.

Our Scout Picks article on Friday will have further details on who is representing the community this week.

1,133 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I hope Maddison will join city, will be the perfect player for the pep roulette

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      If he's intelligent enough, he'll go to a team where he's 1st choice and not ruin his career!

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        U-N-I-T-E-D

        Make number 10 position his own !!!

        1. mookie
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          That would be really smart. Leave a top 6 side for a top 8.

          1. mookie
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Leicester are getting better while United are free falling for years.

          2. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            😀 ouch that hurts.

            But would love to have him here.

            A gem of a player

        2. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Unlikely though Maguire transfer showing the grass isnt always greener on other side

          1. Ron_Swanson
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            But the bank balance is bigger. Maddison strikes me as a player who would move anywhere for more money

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Foden has more potential than Maddison. He’s the natural heir to David Silva and if we were to sign Maddison or another central attacking player, he should leave.

    3. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Pity nobody got my joke or didn't pay attention to it!

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        😀

  2. gooner_112233445566
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    On wc, which one please...

    A) Maddison and c Wilson

    B) vardy and josh King

    Both vardy and josh king on pens makes this a hard decision for me. Plus I’d expect king to go up top again soon with Fraser coming back in on left for solanke?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

  3. dshv
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Auba in 3-4-3
    KDB in 3-5-2 (have sterling)

    1. gooner_112233445566
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      B, I think KDB steady flow of points is the perfect partner for sterlings points in bunches...helps take the edge off the dry spells anyway.

  4. Kungfueric
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I'm surprised by the lack of ownership for Mahrez. Is it because people don't think he will get the same game time as premium assets or because they think the current form is exactly that and sterling will resume dominance?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Last week showed why people don't own Mahrez

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Mahrez like everyone else in the City frontline look better when KDB is playing. With KDB back I think Mahrez is a fine a pick. Competing with Dilva & Bilva for a spot but even Kun Sterling and KDB are being rested so it's Pep lottery every week regardless of which City asset you own

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He's never a 1st choice for Pep.
      But as long as it last, may the owners enjoy!

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Bit early to say that. First season with City is usually pep roulette. But he's showing good form and has played hte last 3. No reason to think he won't continue to start if they keep performing well.

        1. Kungfueric
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          This was my personal thoughts, he's looked good to the eye and given decent returns over the last month. Be interesting to see if him KDB and sterling all start tomorrow.

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I guarantee none of them start tomorrow. But yeah, PL can't come back soon enough..

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

        Fair enough, that's that then

      3. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        He’s a decent pick of prepared to be patient. With no Sane this season he is and will see a lot more game time.

    3. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He is my differential

  5. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Barnes to Tammy done and dusted.

    0FT 0.1m ITB.....anything worth a hit?

    Pope (Button)
    TAA Soyuncu Otamendi (Rico Lundstram)
    Salah Sterling Mahrez Mount (Cantwell)
    Tammy (c) Pukki Haller

    1. Young Lingard
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Everyone has left the party it’s closing time but Bournemouth are the horrible looking easy target. I’d save pukki for one more week and save the hit.
      Even though I took a hitting taking salah out already and have never owned pukki

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Ya i cant afford to upgrade to CWilson so will leave it off.
        Pukki does have a cushy one at home to Utd next though. A proper relegation scrap 🙂

  6. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Salah and Wilson
    Or
    Mane and Vardy

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mane and vardy

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why?

        Salah a better player and Wilson has the better fixture?

        I do currently have mane and Vardy. But owning a salah again is overwhelming

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Because i think Vardy outscores Wilson over next 4.

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Mane and Vardy is better long term.

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

      Mane and Wilson and spend the rest elsewhere

  7. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one ?

    A Lundstram (ARS)
    B Rico (NOR)
    C Cantwell (bou)

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

      Bench Cantwell

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Those 3 are my bench lol

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        BB!

    3. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

    5. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      C

  8. Vardy boys
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcarded -

    Ryan
    AAT Tamori Periera
    Mane Sterling Mount KDB
    Vardy Abraham Connoly

    McGovern Saka Dunk Kelly

    Suggestions ?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn’t like playing Connolly every week or one of your subs. Would downgrade Periera to Soy and upgrade elsewhere

  9. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A) Tomori or Soyuncu?
    B) Maddison or Mount?
    C) Haller +1.8ITB, Wilson +1.3ITB, or Vardy?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Soy, Mount, Vard

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

      Tomori, Mount, Wilson

  10. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope (Button)
    Mings VVD Ota (Kelly Lundstram)
    Ceballos Salah Mount Sterling (Cantwell)
    Pukki Abraham (C) Auba

    1FT & 1.1 ITB

    GTG? Or loose Mo like many others did? Ta!

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

      Keep the faith with Mo, he’s scoring points regularly without playing wel so imagine when he eventually hits top form!

      I’d maybe look at upgrading Ceballos, I was sucked in after his GW2 performance but have been pretty disappointed with him since!

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I agree in both opinions. Mo almost feels like a differential now. I’m fed up with Ceballos too (looked so creatieve and sharp in GW2): Ceballos -> McGinn?

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

          McGinn would be a good shout, I already have him so am looking to free up some cash elsewhere for Ceballos -> Maddison.

  11. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Really happy that the scout squad backs Kane and Sterling this week. They have been on the edge of the knife for me for weeks now due to their price, but sticking with them for 1 more week at least! Captain Kane!

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Ragnaaaaaaarrrrr

      Did you watch the trailer ?

      1. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I did indeed! very exciting but also upsetting it's the last season

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Everything has to end sometime.

          Really looking forward to it. Hope it doesn't disappoint

          1. The Mantis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            It shouldn't do, vikings are good at what they do. Cant be worse than GOT. Hopefully some form of spin off happens

            1. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Vikings > GOT

              1. The Mantis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                This all day

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Captain Kane looks really good. They both have good form. It's just have been unlucky/ team not supporting much

      1. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Last chance saloon for Kane this week for me, I need KDB funds

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          If he fails, should definitely replace him

  12. lekalatch
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A) Pepe —> Maddison
    B) Pepe Pukki —> Maddison Vardy (-4)

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

      A, and then get Vardy next week if Pukki blanks.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Don't get rid of Pepe if you've kept this long. Good fixtures, interesting differential. Find another way.

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

      A Imo. About 2 million overpriced and isn't going to start scoring Braces anytime soon that would justify his price tag. As good a time to get rid as ever

  13. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Repost bottomed.
    Does anyone agree with me that the best way for a non top 6 team make money out of backs and keepers?
    There is no doubt in my mind Leicester, Burnley and similar teams with good defensive records is down to the manager as much as the players. The likes of Maguire, Keane, Lascelles, Dunk, Duffy, Boly, Coady (The list goes on) are all coveted by the bigger sides. My view is they are easy to organise rather than have special skills. Silva at Everton obviously struggles in this area, hence Keane losing his luster.
    buy for less than 10 mil, sell them on after 2 years for 50 mil plus.
    Sounds like good business to me.

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Most of those players are average to good at most imo. The Coaches and the team chemistry/defensive tactics means they do well and are "coveted" by the top teams. Take Maguire as the prime example, he is not anywhere near 80M, but is he good? He is of course if he plays in a tactically disciplined defensive team. Players do help each other a lot, more so if you are doing defensive work.VVD was good at Southampton but he will never reach the heights he did last season if he stayed there.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly what I am talking about. Money for Jam and defensive managers can make a fortune.

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, but going to bigger clubs means they will be more exposed to 1on1s. Most defenders that move to bigger clubs don't do so well as they used to.
      But yeah, I reckon experience playing in the PL is valued highly by the big clubs

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Good point, but VVD is the opposite of other players. He was good at Southampton but is terrific at Pool. Why? Because Pool play to his strengths. He is amazing on one on one situations.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          VVD is an exception. I wanted Everton to buy him when he was in Scotland. Best defender I can remember to be honest. Better than Terry.

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Terry was a different type of player, he was more of a Leader than VVD. He gave his all to Chelsea and was brilliant for them really. Agree VVD is a generally better footballer though.

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Of course he was. They are all different actually. My point is is VVD is one in a generation.

              1. ZeBestee
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        My point really was it is not the player but the style of play that makes him unnecessarily valuable.

  14. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Still have Aurier in my team, what's the likelihood he starts the Watford game? Should I keep or ditch for a hit?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Keep but get your bench in order

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, if he starts could be a decent option to have this week.

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on how pissed poch was with his red card

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

      sigh, me too.
      I am starting him.
      Looking to get rid ASAP

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I have Aurier and keeping for now. Very attacking fullback and if Poch played Sissoko at RB while Aurier served suspension then expect Aurier to start GW9.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah true. Cheers.

  15. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Weird to have a whole international break and still end up not really wanting to make any transfers.

    My initial idea of Pukki > Jimenez is seeming more and more like a bad idea. Will probably save a transfer. Let's see team news though.

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

      I know what you mean. I'm on wildcard and sometimes 2 weeks for that makes you think it wasn't necessary after all 🙂

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I am looking at this move as well, what’s holding you back?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Underlying stats are clearly in favor of Pukki. And he scored two for Finland. He's also top of Jonty's goals imminent table and is up against a really poor Bournemouth defense.

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Wanted to bring in Wilson/Pereira 2 weeks ago, now my priorities have changed. May save the transfer and keep Pukki/Aurier

  16. EMERGING STAR
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    If Alisson and Gazza are sure starters I would do Adrian to Gazza. Any updates on these players?

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

      Can’t see Lloris being fit for the weekend.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Isn't he out for long term?

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

          Yeah... that was the point I was making, I think Gazza will be starting for the foreseeable.

    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Watch out - Spurs have re-signed Vorm, and he might not be the backup to Gazzaniga...

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Stop spouting poop from your keyboard vorm has more back than any back up ever seen. He was literally released from the club

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Then why resign him?

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Because they’d have had to have 2 youth keepers as the back up. No team wants that puts them in big trouble. Vorm is a much worse keeper than Gazzaniga. They could have sold gaz for money but there is a reason they let vorm go for free

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Not saying you wrong but Vorm is 36 and I would say age was the key. He was a fine keeper in his day playing 300 games and for Holland. Not a bad keeper just an old one.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        This

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Is Gazza? What about Vorm.

    4. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I am rethinking guys. May be Ryan

  17. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Why are the useful pressers always on Friday? 🙂

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      So that we can be priced out of our targets.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      😀

  18. TAB
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Soy Ota
    KDB Sterling Salah Cantwell
    Pukki Haller Tammy(C)

    Button Lundstram Lowton Guendouzi

    2FT & 0.8 ITB

    Haller,Salah & Cantwell - > C.Wilson,Mane,Hudson-Odoi (-4)

    Yes or No

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'd just do Haller to Wilson and bank the 2nd transfer

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

        this

      2. TAB
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  19. liboo
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope.
    Arbold lundstram Aurier
    Mane sterling. Son(c) . Magcin James
    Aguero Ayew
    (Adrian, kelly, hanley, greenwwod)

    What u think this team want??

  20. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench:

    A) Lundstram
    B) Cantwell

    Who to captain:

    A) Auba
    B) Sterling
    C) Kane
    D) Mane
    E) Abraham

    Thanks a lot!

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A
      Take a punt with C.

    2. jimbo90
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A and E

  21. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Play rico or Lowton? Will be playing Pukki aswell, but no leicester attackers

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure if serious

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        why would it not be serious?

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

      Rico imo

  22. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Which would you rather pick on WC?

    A) Soy (BUR, sou, cry)
    B) Dunk (avl, EVE, NOR)
    C) Tomori (NEW, bur, wat)

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

      can stretch to Boly?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Should have said my other defs are TAA, Boly, Rico, Lunds

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        This. Great option. BPS magnet, a few goals last year (though no shots this year) and great fixtures.

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Already have him. Other defs are:
          TAA, Boly, Rico, Lunds

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I would look more than 3 weeks ahead for a defender if on a WC squire.

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

        It's worth checking the rotation with Lundstram etc (I'm not sure) because Dunk has very up and down fixtures.

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Rotation point is a fair one

          Also considering attacking threat over just CS potential

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

            Willems is perfect for you in this case.

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Oh for sure mate, I just couldn’t face typing out more fixtures and wanted to give the ppl a taste 😆

        Any preference?
        Other defs are TAA, Boly, Rico, Lunds

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Newcastle defender ?

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

        Yeah Willems

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

          Already has a goal and an assist, even though he's only started 5 games. He would have been close the top of the defender scoring charts had he played all 8,

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            But has he made the lb position his own?

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

              Started 5 in a row and played well, so nothing to suggest he hasn't.

              1. Ask Yourself
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah because Ritchie was injured

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

                  He is still out for the forseeable, had an ankle surgery a week ago.

                  1. Ask Yourself
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 5 months ago

                    Not that much longer is it? Ideal scenario is that Willems (deservedly) keeps LWB as he’s way better than Ritchie there and then Ritchie plays in midfield OOP at 5.3m with golden fixtures

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

                      Yeah even when he comes back, I think WIllems plays. He's been their best player!

          2. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            But it’s NEW.... on a WC surely I want defs with decent chances of CS? I would think the other options have better chance and also decent attacking threat?

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

              They have more CS's than Liverpool this season

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                I don’t expect that trend to last though!

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

                  Why what changed? Look at their fixtures from GW 10 onwards

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

                    And its not a trend, their CS's have been in GW3, 6 and 8. That means they are capable of keeping them, not just a short Trend.

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 6 Years
                      4 years, 5 months ago

                      It’s a good point and certainly seem more capable at keeping CS than LEI atm.

                      May be a good punt on WC with such low ownership also.

                      Thanks mate 😉

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

                        Even if they keep the same amount of CS's, Willems gives you a much higher chance of attacking return than Soy. Arguably a the better pick

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

                3 CS's, highest in the league if I'm not wrong.

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Lascelles at 4.4 is also a good shout

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

      Soy and Tomori

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I can only pick one.

        TAA, Boly, Rico, Lunds are my other defs.

        Willems has also made his way into the shortlist

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

      Tomori!

  23. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any other KDB (C)’s? No? Excellent.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        X

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

      I don't think many will take that risk given his injury history.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        This was definitely no injury

        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I hope so. But if Pep did not want to risk him, then am sure there was something concrete with him at the time. 2 weeks is long enough for him to come back well though, but Palace away would not be easy at all.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Palace away is historically easy. It’s palace at home which is the problem. Barring any unnerving word games from pep I will have the best differential captain of all time

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I currently have my (c) on KdB. It's either him or Sterling based on Pep's presser.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        You’re a wise poster that makes me feel nice

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Son or sterling for me

  24. joeyc_33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Just done Digne, Cantwell, Wickham > Tomori, Maddison, Greenwood for a -4.

    Now given myself the dilemma of Tamori or Otamendi to start.. thoughts?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Connoly over Greenwood?

      Start Tomori.

      1. joeyc_33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Wickham to Greenwood gave me the 0.1 I needed to make the other transfers. Otherwise it would of been Connoly (Maddison price rice forced me into a -4)

  25. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    GTG then?

    Pope
    TAA Pereira Boly
    Mané KDB Mount CHO
    Kane (c) Wilson Abraham

    McGovern Lundstram Rico Dendocker

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kelly for Rico?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Interesting, why so? Tough fixtures coming up for Palace.

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          You wud want the fifth spot as set and forget for the season ?

          Kelly looks guaranteed to start now and they will be amongst clean sheets after the next few difficult fixtures ?

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Cool - will certainly have a look at that as I have no plans to ever play Rico with Lundstram coming in for Boly occasionally.

            1. Eleven Hag
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Then get a 3.9 defender 🙂

  26. One Wheels Enough
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Still not sure whether to start Rico (NOR) or Yarm (eve)?

    Pope
    Soy TAA Ota (Rico)
    Mount Son KDB (Yarm)
    Tammy(C) Aggers Wilson

    Yarm doesn't do assists and Bou always concede...

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

      Yarmolenko. I have Rico but don't trust Bourenmouth to keep a clean sheet, even if he does carry some threat.

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

    Wildcarded.

    In freefall and not been on here much last few weeks as I've been away. Am I on the right track here? 0.3m short of getting this squad at the moment. Any suggestions how?

    Pope McGovern
    TAA Soyuncu Tomori Lundstram Rico
    Sterling KDB Mane Mount McGinn
    Vardy Abraham Connolly

    Maybe downgrade McGinn/Mount? I got McGinn at 5.5m...

    And I have Pukki at the moment but don't have much invested in him. Too risky to ditch given his ownership?

    Feedback much appreciated!

    Thanks

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      sell Sterling
      Get Auba

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

        That's an interesting shout, thanks. Then I could go 3-4-3. Auba and Cantwell for example...

        It would pain me to sell Sterling. Have you done so?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, sold for KdB the week he got injured. 🙁

          Heaton
          TAA Lundy Soy
          Mane KdB Mcginn Mount
          Auba Pukki Kun

          Cantwell Lowton Kelly

          2 Ft's

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

            That's rotten luck. Hell of a forward line you've got there.

            Can't see anything I'd change there if I'm honest.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Pukki needs to become Tammy/Wilson this week.

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Before Bournemouth? Please..

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  yep. time to get into top 50 overall.

                  1. Nabs Kebabs
                    • 12 Years
                    4 years, 5 months ago

                    and still finish outside top 4k....

                    lol

                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      4 years, 5 months ago

                      how many sub 4k's do you have again?

                      1. Nabs Kebabs
                        • 12 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        lol

                2. Nabs Kebabs
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  lol...Wilson and Tammy are better and playing at home.

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Could get CHO in for Mount

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

        Thanks, do you think he'll play regularly now?

        1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I think he's in Lampard's preferred first 11, yeah

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

          He will, yep. First choice on the wing,lamps likes his youth

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

            Thanks, both.

      2. cheeky moses
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Unnecessary gamble imo. would look for differentials elsewhere

    3. cheeky moses
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Like it!
      1. Keep Mount and McGinn, good value picks.
      2. No Pukki is ok. Many other forwards that can match him.

      Personally I'm not sold on the Vardy pick, I'd rather have Wilson + the extra 1,1 cash ITB.

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

        Cool, thanks. I've had him from the start, which has been hit and miss. I hadn't really thought of selling him but open to all suggestions, so thanks for that.

  28. cheeky moses
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Got 1 FT and contemplating which move to make:

    A) Hold and play Saka, bench Barnes
    B) Bench Saka and do Barnes > King (FT)
    C) Bench Saka and do Barnes, Digne > Wilson, 4.5 def (-4)

    1. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 5 months ago

        B

        1. cheeky moses
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          cheers

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Pope
      TAA Soyuncu ___
      Mount Mane Kdb ___
      Abraham ___ ___
      (McG Lundstram ___ + cheap mid)

      Looking to resolve some wc options around the basic above.
      A. Tierney CHO Vardy Kun Rico
      B. Tierney Maddison Wilson Kun Rico
      C. Tierney Maddison Vardy Auba Rico/4.5
      C. Boly Maddison Vardy Auba Dunk

      I appreciate there are a couple of risks, but want the WC to have some pre-emptive moves.

      1. Pinturicchio10
          4 years, 5 months ago

          D

        • Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Oops double C - thanks.

        • OSanity
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          D

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Apart from Traore's 2 goals against city, is there any other reason to pick him?