Scout Picks

Man City triple-up headlines Gameweek 10 Scout Picks XI

We are opting for a triple-up on Manchester City options for the Gameweek 10 Scout Picks.

The visit of Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium looks likely to be an open game – which should help many of our favourite Fantasy assets.

After scouring through David, Neale, Paul and Geoff’s selections from this week’s Scout Squad submissions, we have come up with our starting XI.

We line-up in the 3-5-2 formation for Gameweek 10, coming in at £82.9m – just £0.1m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

West Ham have decent clean sheet potential in Gameweek 10

Despite earning plenty of criticism of late, Roberto Jiménez (£4.4m) gets a place in the Scout Picks for the first time this season. He earns his place less for his ability and more for a budget price and West Ham’s clean sheet potential in Gameweek 10. The Hammers host a Sheffield United side that have not caused too much trouble for opposition defences of late. Yes, they may have beaten Arsenal in Gameweek 9, but over the last four matches, the Blades sit in the Premier League’s bottom two for big chances and shots on target.

Defenders

Boly travels to a goal-shy Newcastle side in Gameweek 10

Do we need to keep explaining Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s (£7.2m) credentials for the Scout Picks? Gameweek 10 is another in a long line of Gameweeks where Liverpool’s right-back was unanimously chosen as the best option in his position for the upcoming action. Over the last four Gameweeks, no FPL defender has created more big chances while Spurs have been poor at the back recently.

Willy Boly (£5.0m) represents the Wolves defence for us this week as they travel to face Newcastle. The Magpies are currently bottom of the league expected goals (xG) from open play in the last four Gameweeks, while Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have kept two clean sheets in their last three matches. Finally, Boly carries some threat from set-pieces, often the weakness in Newcastle’s defence.

From Gameweek 6 onwards, Diego Rico (£4.2m) is level with Alexander-Arnold for big chances created and has played more key passes than the Liverpool man too. With Bournemouth travelling to face Watford this weekend, the left-back’s chances of registering more returns look good. Watford remain in the bottom five for xG over the last four Gameweeks and have registered the highest expected goals conceded (xG) score too.

Midfielders

We expect Liverpool’s key attackers to enjoy Gameweek 10 – Mané made the cut for our team

We wanted to include either member of Liverpool’s key attacking duo in the Scout Picks for Gameweek 10 as we expect them to record a positive result against Spurs. Over the last four away matches, Mauricio Pochettino’s men are in the bottom two for shots conceded in the box and shots on target faced – which bodes well for the reds. In our opinion, either one of Sadio Mané (£11.8m) or Mohamed Salah would do you fine this week, we’ve gone with the former. In each of his last two Premier League matches at Anfield, Mané has registered a double-figure score.

Kevin de Bruyne (£10.1m) looks poised for a strong showing in Gameweek 10. Manchester City welcome an Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium, a side that has conceded an average of two goals per away match this season. The Belgian himself has double-figure hauls in all three of his Premier League appearances at home this season, racking up a total of two goals and five assists.

With rotation once again haunting Fantasy managers’ decisions, we’ve decided to play it both safe and cheap with including David Silva (£7.6m) in the Scout Picks. The Spaniard has started three of the last four Premier League matches and was rested for the Champions League meeting with Atalanta on Tuesday. That should see Silva feature from the beginning against that vulnerable Villa defence and we are expecting a continued run of form too. He has more double-figure hauls than any other player this season (four) and has averaged 8.2 points per start in 2019/20.

Pascal Groß (£6.4m) has quietly been creeping under the Fantasy radar in recent weeks and has earned himself a place in the Gameweek 10 Scout Picks. Over the last four matches, he ranks second among all assets for chances created (13) and this weekend faces an Everton defence without a clean sheet since opening weekend. Groß finally capitalised on his potential with an assist in Gameweek 9 and his role in set pieces could pay dividends against the Toffees. No Premier League side has conceded more goals from dead-ball situations than Marco Silva’s side this season (five).

Chelsea’s attack has been in strong form in recent weeks, warranting continued investment. Largely for costing purposes, we have handed Callum Hudson-Odoi (£6.0m) a Scout Picks debut for Gameweek 10. While he is cheaper than Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount, that’s not to suggest he is any kind of downgrade. The exciting winger has assisted in each of his three Premier League appearances this season.

Forwards

Aguero displayed his ruthlessness midweek, suggesting he can correct a recent dip in accuracy in Premier League matches

We are backing Sergio Aguero (£12.2m) to successfully round off our Manchester City attacking triple-up this weekend. With some fears about rotation for Raheem Sterling, his centre-forward colleague looks much more assured of a start. While he played 90 minutes midweek, Aguero did miss out on Gameweek 9 entirely, as Gabriel Jesus was trusted with leading the line at Crystal Palace. With a start looking very likely, we expect the Argentinian to finally deliver on his recent promising underlying statistics after a strong showing against Atalanta.

Callum Wilson (£8.0m) may have disappointed his owners with two unexpected blanks in a row but the Bournemouth forward still shows promise compared to other similarly-priced options in his position. This week the Cherries go away to Watford, who have conceded the joint-most goals in the Premier League this season. Meanwhile, Wilson himself is joint-third for big chances over the last four Gameweeks and is still maintaining a 60% accuracy rate.

Substitutes

Lundstram has established himself as an FPL legend already this season

We wanted to include Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson (£4.6m) in the Scout Picks this weekend but just about ran out of cash. The Blades have been displaying an excellent propensity for clean sheets (four), and retain the joint-best defensive record in the division going into Gameweek 10 (seven goals conceded).

For that reason, John Lundstram (£4.6m), already cemented into Fantasy folklore, was also considered – another player just missing out on his rapidly increasing price.

You might notice that we are expecting something of a dull affair at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Ryan Fredericks (£4.5m) becomes the fourth defensive player from either West Ham or Sheffield United to make the squad. He is relatively nailed-on in his right-back berth at West Ham compared to the left-hand side and offers superior attacking threat than any of the centre-backs right now.

Neal Maupay (£6.0m) has goals in each of his last two matches at the Amex Stadium which bodes well for the visit of Everton in Gameweek 10. As already mentioned, the Toffees defence has not impressed us on the road, which should see Brighton get their fair share of chances.

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 10 is AK.

They have gone for a 3-4-3 of Patrício; Mendy, Lundstram, Rico; de Bruyne, Martial, Mané, Saka; Vardy, Abraham, Aguero (c).

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 in Gameweek 9 as Hasselbaink Forever was held by a 40-40 scoreline.

irfansheikh‘s winning margin of 16 points from Gameweek 7 is the latest score to beat for the 2019/20 season.

954 Comments Post a Comment
  1. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I have 1 free transfer. Need to take out Otamendi and Son before midnight to avoid price decrease.

    1) Who is the best replacement for Otamendi for £5.3m or cheaper?
    2) Shall I take out Otamendi before the 7pm deadline today? I'd be starting TAA, Chilwell and Lundy instead so the question is does the new defender have a better fixture than Lundstram? Or does Otamend look likely to start and worth taking a -£0.1 hit for?

    All replies appreciated, good luck everyone.

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

      Lundstram has a pretty solid fixture. Sheffield are organized.

      Just go cheap with his replacement.

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

        I've got Haller so i'm kinda hoping he concedes. Who would you recommend? Don't want Soyuncu as I've already got Chilwell, it's between Tomori Rico and Boly currently.

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

          Yeah, those seem good. I think having each a brighton and burnley asset is pretty standard thinking too. (Pope+Dunk) (Ryan+Lowton)

  2. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Brought in Tony Martial for Son. Team News section suggests he won't start. Not sure how to feel about this.

    :/

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      whats done is done. Will get 30 or 60 mins just have to hope he does the damage then

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

      Good move imo he'll start up top I think and play 70 + mins

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Same. Son+Kane> Martial+(K)un (-4). Both might get benched and the players I sold punish.

    4. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He prolly starts imo. Was taken off at around 60', and United desperately need his goals.

  3. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do ? :

    Cantwell > Dendocker

    I have 2 FTs and will bank 0.5.

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

      If you have nothing else to do.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Not really. Could do Greenwood > Connolly, but missed the rise last night. Ota > Mendy another one, but not sure about Mendy's nailedness.

  4. Gassemannen
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this team?

    Leno (Button)
    Otamendi - Tomori - Lundstram (Rico - Guilbert)
    Sterling (C) - Mount - Maddison - Cantwell (Dend)
    Kane - Auba - Abraham

    2 FT. 2.5 ITB

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

      Kane>Vardy and upgrade Cantwell, or take Ota to TAA

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

        or Wilson since you have Maddo

    2. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kane to Aguero

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

    Ota and Greenwood to Rico/Boly and Jimenez? -4

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

      I wouldn't take a hit for that

  6. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    An I gtg lads? Looking forward to Son and Kane punishing me for selling them and Kun being benched 😛

    Roberto
    Rico, Tomori, Soy
    KDB, Mount, Martial, Sterling
    Vardy, (K)un, Tammy

    Button, Diop, Montoya, Saka

  7. ppv
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Captain total lottery this season. I'm going Vardy. People underestimate the Villa

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      think you underestimate city

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

        The grav and name ffs..

        Hilarious film.

      2. ppv
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Haha. I've had a few beers.Feeling optimistic we'll give them a match. Reality will set in tomorrow no doubt. But don't want to captain rotation risk.

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      You and me both. Vardy partyyyyy.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Great logic right there lol

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

    Pope
    TAA Boly Lundstram
    Mount Mane Kdb CHO
    Abraham Kun(c) Vardy
    Button Rico Soy Dendy

    Gtg?

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

    Bench one:

    A pereira (sou)
    B Diop (SHU)

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

      Diop

  10. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    KDB and Jimmy both riding tonight. Both my targets for gw11...think I am going to have to take the punt on bringing them both in after deadline tonight or be priced out. Risky but necessary

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I hope they do not get too tired for the match!

      1. b91jh
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Agree. Not a good sign if they ride before a matchday.

  11. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A) Salah + Son > KdB + Sterling
    B) Son > De Bruyne Save FT

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Think Sterling will be rested? Or that Salah is too good to drop?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Why would sterling be rested?

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I have no intel just a constant fear of pep rotation because he played 90 midweek and City play a lot this month

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Ahh ok. Well a good three days rest, confidence sky hight, Pep needs to be making a statement, i reckon he’s defo set to start.

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

      A

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        How come?

  12. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do Son&Cantwell out for Martial&CHO (have Tammy) for -4?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

      No

    3. Ready Player One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Next week for free

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

        If there's a good chance your transfers out will outscore your transfers in, I wouldn't take a hit

  13. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling owners obviously captaining this week? If he doesn't start I assume KDB can come to the rescue again as VC like a few GWs ago...

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    2. Ready Player One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Straight up KDB this week even though I do own Raheem

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No KDB, Salah for me

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

      just switched the armband to Auba, he has a 100% strike rate vs Palace - 2 games 2 goals, what can go wrong 😆

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I’d be worried, we’re so bad under the Spanish Moyes

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Nothing can go wrong, just like all my other 9 logical captaincy choices this season 🙁

  14. Ready Player One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Best Pukki & Cantwell replacements?

    Already own 3 Chelsea + Vardy and 1.1m itb

    Giving these lads 1 more chance, so GW11 onwards.

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Jiminez/Wilson for pukki, CHO looks the best midfield option atm

  15. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any help would be appreciated. Best option? 1 FT.

    A) Greenwood -> Maupay

    B) Save FT, play Lundstram (whu)

    C) Save FT, play Saka (CRY)

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

      C just

  16. Ryan2019
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Do I start (FWD) Connolly over (DEF) Rico?

  17. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    would you say Aston villa are more of a goal threat than Wolves?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No, Wolves are more of a threat.

      1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Do Villa play on the counter?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Not really any clue, but i know they leave a lot of gaps and have a go, which will only be beneficial for City.

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No

      1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Will they play against city or park the bus ..Sorry for the questions i haven't watch Aston Villa at all this season.

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

          Villa will attack. Grealish and McGinn will want to prove themselves against quality opposition.

          1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Thank you all 🙂

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

      Do not underestimate Villa.

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Are you C on Salah??

        1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          i think am captaining Mane

  18. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Sooo confused:

    1) Pukki >> Rashford/Vardy/Jimenez (-4)?

    2A) Maguire + Auba
    2B) Lundy + Kun
    2C) Dilva + Rashford

  19. Marty McFly
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Play two, bench two:

    A) Tomori
    B) Lundstram
    C) Rico
    D) Connolly

  20. JBG
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Start Lowton or Lundstram? I have Mount, Abraham and Haller XD.

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Lundstram easy.

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

        Thanks!

    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Big John

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

        Thanks!

  21. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I hate being .1 off a straight swap.

    1. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes it’s a ball ache

  22. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Start Tomori or Lundstram?

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

      lund for me

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

      Tomori

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

    own all of aguero, sterling and kdb

    which one to captain and which one vice?

  24. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling or KDB captain? :/

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      KDB

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      You're gonna struggle with this until deadline, don't think anyone can help, just pick one and stick to it.

  25. Blame it on Traore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ings or Maupay please guys? Thanks a lot!

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

      I’m getting ings because I’m happy to bench for soy next week then he has unreal fixtures

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

        Also pens

        1. Blame it on Traore
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers man. I think I'm edging towards Ings too

  26. DaveVak
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    last minute transfers:
    1. Kane > Auba.
    Will play Suyo or Lund. Cap Auba or KDB
    2. Kane+McGin > Jimmy and Sterling (-4).
    Will play both. Cap Sterling or KDB

  27. Superbadhine
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez in goal...its a bold move Cotton

  28. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Start Lundstram or Boly?

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Boly

  29. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    GTG? Play Diop or Soy?

    Pope
    TAA Tomori Diop Lundstram
    Mane Sterling(C) Mount
    Abraham Pukki Auba(V)

    Button Söyüncü Cleverly Cantwell

  30. mazkills
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    GTG? Lundy on Bench?

    Ryan
    Tomori-VVD-Diop
    Mo-Sterling(vc)-KDB(c)-Mount
    Haller-Wilson-Tammy

    .1 itb
    1ft (save?)