Scout Picks

Gameweek 12 Scout Picks includes Liverpool double-up

We have included two Liverpool players in our selection for the Gameweek 12 Scout Picks.

Fantasy Premier League managers have been somewhat put off by Manchester City’s visit to Anfield this weekend, but we do believe there will be goals there.

After deliberating over David, Neale, Paul and Geoff’s Scout Squad submissions, we came up with an XI-man line-up.

This time we have deployed the troops in 3-4-3 formation, coming in at £83.0m, £3.0m inside our budget.

Goalkeeper

Burnley’s defence has come in for criticism of late but a meeting with West Ham is the perfect fixture to get back to their best

Despite conceding seven goals in the last two matches, Burnley’s defence is always worth considering when hosting a so-called lesser side at Turf Moor. So far this season, the Clarets are yet to concede to such a club in front of their own fans, having shut out Southampton, Norwich and Everton between Gameweeks 1 and 8. Furthermore, in all home matches of 2019/20, only one side has conceded fewer big chances than Burnley – hence why Nick Pope (£4.7m) gets a nice easy route into the Scout Picks XI.

Defenders

Not even a Gameweek 12 meeting with Manchester City could put us off including Alexander-Arnold

Even in the face of a daunting meeting with Manchester City, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m) still keeps his place in the Scout Picks XI for Gameweek 12. In the last four rounds, no player has played more key passes than the Liverpool right-back and only one has topped him for big chances created too. Furthermore, 30% of the league goals conceded by Manchester City in 2019/20 have come from set-pieces, in which Alexander-Arnold is involved for Liverpool.

Chelsea’s defence at Stamford Bridge has been a reliable route for investment this season, so Fikayo Tomori (£4.8m) gets into the Scout Picks XI. In all home matches played so far, no side has allowed fewer shots inside the box or on target than Frank Lampard’s men. This week’s opponents Crystal Palace have managed just seven big chances on the road in 2019/20, better than only two other sides.

Diego Rico (£4.3m) makes his second appearance in the Scout Picks XI this season ahead of a trip to Newcastle. The Bournemouth defence continues to surprise Fantasy managers with its recent transformation into one capable of producing clean sheet reliably, culminating in that 1-0 win over Manchester United last time out, the third shut-out in a row. Meanwhile, Newcastle are bottom of the league for goals at home this season and over the last four Gameweeks, no other side has conceded more chances from set-pieces, in which Rico is involved for Bournemouth.

Midfielders

Mané is our chosen attacking player from Anfield’s upcoming clash

We believe that there are goals for Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, even though it’s Manchester City coming to Anfield. In the last four away matches, the reigning champions have conceded 11 big chances, only five clubs doing worse than that. Manchester City’s opponents in that time were Bournemouth, Norwich, Everton and Crystal Palace. The fact that Ederson is also out injured also suggests that Liverpool could be handed plenty of opportunities in Gameweek 12. Sadio Mané (£12.0m) is top of the charts among his colleagues for big chances afforded in the last four Gameweeks and you have to go back until Gameweek 3 for the last time he blanked at home.

Anthony Martial (£7.7m) may have only been back a short time for Manchester United but has already shown his worth to the side. The Frenchman scored against Norwich in Gameweek 10 and netted a wonderful individual effort on Thursday night too. Meanwhile, Brighton’s defence has not been too impressive on the road recently. In their last four away matches, the Seagulls are joint-bottom of the league for big chances conceded (15), while centre-back Adam Webster has also been ruled out through injury.

James Maddison (£7.4m) is the first of two Leicester attackers in the Scout Picks XI for Gameweek 12. The former Norwich man should really enjoy facing Arsenal on Sunday afternoon for two reasons. Only Aston Villa have conceded more goal attempts from set-pieces than the Gunners since the season began while over the last four away matches, Unai Emery’s men have given up the joint-highest number of chances through the centre of the pitch. As a central midfielder who takes the set pieces, Maddison is perfectly poised to heap the pressure on Arsenal at the King Power Stadium.

We believe Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) has secured his place in this Chelsea side now and could be the key to victory when Crystal Palace come to Stamford Bridge. The USA international is currently joint-top of the league for shots on target over the last four Gameweeks, despite registering just 209 minutes of game-time during that period. His goal threat should bubble to the surface once again in Gameweek 12 as he continues to earn time on the pitch.

Forwards

Vardy topped our captain poll and gets into the Scout Picks XI with relative ease

Our Captain Poll winner was an easy inclusion in the Scout Picks for Gameweek 12. Jamie Vardy (£9.4m) is currently top of the Golden Boot charts with 10 goals this season and faces that brittle Arsenal defence which we’ve already documented the weaknesses of. It is their vulnerable centre that should prove the most exciting for Vardy owners as he thrives through the middle for Leicester.

Tammy Abraham (£7.9m) has been desperately unlucky not to score more often at Stamford Bridge this season and we believe Gameweek 12 is when he turns his fortunes around. In home matches this season, Abraham has been afforded more big chances than any other player and is joint-third for shots on target.

Raúl Jiménez (£7.3m) completes the Scout Picks XI ahead of Wolves’ Gameweek 12 clash with Aston Villa. This is a great fixture for the Mexican as Dean Smith’s men have been quite obliging this season. In the first 11 matches, no side has conceded more shots inside the penalty area as Villa, while Jiménez himself has four attacking returns in as many Premier League outings.

Substitutes

No team has conceded fewer big chances at home this season than Spurs. Therefore, we predict that Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.5m) should benefit from his side’s strong defence against a Sheffield United.

Serge Aurier (£4.8m) will also head into Gameweek 12 with similar clean sheet potential to his goalkeeper but with his more advanced positioning, does carry slightly higher points potential.

Matt Lowton (£4.5m) could provide a budget way of doubling-up on that Burnley defence as they host West Ham in Gameweek 12.

Norwich’s attack has underwhelmed in recent weeks but Emi Buendía (£6.0m) could be the man to spark it into life against Watford. The Hornets have conceded more chances down their left-hand side than any other club since the start of the season, and this has got worse since Quique Sanchez Flores arrived.

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.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 12: 

Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 12 is Kadhai Paneer FC.

They have gone for a 3-5-2 of Gazzaniga; Digne, Aurier, Tarkowski; Willian, Richarlison, Maddison, Son (c), Martial; C Wilson, Rashford.

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.

Tea & Busquets was defeated by a 63-57 score-line in Gameweek 11.

The current winning margin of 17 points recorded by irfansheikh in Gameweek 7 and AK in Gameweek 10 remains the score to beat.

1,272 Comments Post a Comment
  1. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Ota > ...
    1) Aurier
    2) Soyuncu
    3) fodder and upgrade Cantwell (2FTs)

    Other defs: TAA, Lowton, Rico, Lunds

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      PS - Waited too long on Chilwell, so priced out. Unless Cantwell becomes Donck with second FT.

  2. PMz
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Capt - Kane, Abraham, Mane or Rashford?

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

      From those, i'd fancy Mane, debating whether to put it on him myself below.

    2. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

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

    GTG here guys? Bit dumbfounded who to start and bench in defence.

    Pope
    Lundstram - TAA - Rico
    Mount - Salah - KDB - Mane - Tielemans
    Vardy (c) - Abraham (v)
    _________________________________
    Button: Soyuncu: Connolly: Gibson

    Appreciate any input here guys, i know pages are racing by 🙂

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

      G2G Buddy
      Correct Benching IMO

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

        Cheers mate! Captaining Vardy like myself? Between him, Tammy and Mane, can't make up my mid, has to be Vardy though doesn't it?!

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

          mind*

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

          I'm very tempted by Jimenez tbh.
          But as i think this will be a low scoring GW so I'm also going to be safe & captaining Vardy.
          1 goal is all i want !
          Have 5 © fails already 😀

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

            Jimmy is a great pick even playing full game last night.
            Yeah Vardy it is then 🙂
            Cap fails have plagued me also, one goal is all that’s needed 😉

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      i have connolly first sub and soy second - maybe i should swap i dunno

      gtg otherwise

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

        Cheers bud, yeh i just prefer Soy first sub

  4. arkom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    TAA - Rico - Aurier
    Sterling - KDB - Tielemans - Maddison
    Auba - King - Abraham(c)

    1. McGinn 2. Soy 3. Lundstram

    Guys, bench order and captain ok?

  5. Kuyt Hero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A) Mount to Martial/Pulisic
    B) Sterling to Mane
    C) Save (Start Mount and Lund/Rico 1st sub depending on who I start)

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

      B for sure

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A - Martial

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Save Dirk

  6. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Does Martial start this weekend?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No reason why he shouldn't.

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

      Of course.

  7. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on here about Mount? Surely he has a chance to start

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'm a bit worried of either a cameo or reduced minutes. I might even bench him in place of Rico/Lund/Soy.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Eh, my bench isn't really more promising than a Mount cameo tbf

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

      did last time and that looked a worder injury, i'd guess he starts.

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

        worse*

    3. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Starting I would say

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

    What a liar Pep will be if he starts Ederson vs LFC. Oh well.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Out of curiosity, is there any sanction if a manager gives false info like that in a presser?

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Ole should be in prison for life in that case

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

          Well UTD are 10th in the table.

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

            What does that have to do with misinformation in pressers?

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

        Well I do not think Klopp will be falling for it and if Pep does start Ederson it may just put him in heaps of pressure 😀

      3. Surfeit of Lampteys
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Three point deduction and a stadium ban.

  9. grumpyman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Already taken a -4 to move Auba/Mahrez to Jiminez/Mane.

    Should I go crazy and take a further minus 8 to do Connolly/ Mount to Vardy/Dendonker?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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

      Yes. It might work out if vardy scores at least 2 goals and mount blanks

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

      Don't really need to have it pay back in the first week, Vardy would be a long term hold I think.
      Not sure I can justify it tbh. Might do it tonight when I'm pissed then I can just blame the beer.

  10. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Start

    A) Rico
    B) Soy
    C) Lundy

    Captain

    1. Mane
    2. Tammy
    3. Martial
    4. Jiminez

    Cheers!

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C, 2

    2. OOJ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A 2

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

    Should i go with the scout picks of starting Tomori and Rico or bench one of them for Lundy? if so, which one?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Never go with the scout picks.

  12. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Cantwell or Soy first sub?

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

      Cantwell

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

      I have Cantwell. Lei will concede, and Don’t think Soy will get another goal.

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

        cantwell

  13. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?
    Potentially WC after IB

    Current squad:
    Button Pope
    Soy VVD Tomori Lund Rico
    Salah Sterling Mount KDB Yarmo
    Greenwood Vardy Jiminez

    2FT 0.2ITB
    A. Yarmo / Greenwood to Dendoncker / Ings - 1wk punt
    B. VVD / Yarmo / Greenwood to 4.5 / Dendoncker / Abraham - 4

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

      if youre taking a -4 one week punt , i would do vvd and yarmo to martial and someone

  14. Totti
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    any news on mount guys?

    will play or sell him?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Training and will be assessed tomorrow

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        thanks mate

    2. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Bench him or do I risk playing him and getting burnt like last week.

      Left ota in for only pep to pull off a special sub. I had Montoya as 1st sub!!!

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        play him

        1. n14mul
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Really???

  15. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A) Aguero -> Vardy
    B) KDB + Maupay -> Ayoze + Vardy (-4) ?

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

      A by far

  16. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Ryan

    digne - lund - mendy

    kdb - mcginn - martial (C) - maddison - salah

    jimenez - abraham

    button - maupay - guilbert - kelly

    hows this look and is it worth using a -4 on mendy to someone ??? im trying to hold off my WC as much as i can , in good position in my league 5/32

  17. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who should you transfer in??

    A. Maddison
    B. Pulisic
    C. Martial

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

      all 3

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

      Martial

    3. OOJ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Maddison

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

    GTG?

    Ryan
    Robbo Tomori Lunds
    Salah Sterling Kdb Mount Macginn
    Vardy Tammy

    Connolly Rico Sou

    1. yanky
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      rico over lund?

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

        honestly think lund is one of those fixture proof guys at this point .

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

          Hard choice. Going with Lunds because he is on fire.

  19. Kikofraeuropa
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Does Yarmelenko start this week?

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

      Most likely

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

    Bench one:
    A)Lundstram
    B)Lascelles
    C)antwell

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C - Watford quite tight at the back and might not even start

    2. Kikofraeuropa
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I would say Lundstram, because Newcastle only have conceded three goals at home and Bournemouth are poor with goalscoring right now. And Cantwell has potential for assists

    3. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

  21. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Best mid level midfielder to bring in right now:

    Pulicic
    Maddy
    Martial
    Tielemans
    McGinn
    Perez
    James
    Graelish

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

      maddison and martial are the best two . i think i would go with martial because hes playing striker , pulisic has been on form but a rotation risk and maddy is another great option

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      First three

  22. FPL DONKEY
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who should I bench out of:

    A) Lund (tot)
    B) Rico (new)
    C) Pereira (ARS)

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

      c

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

  23. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Willian seems to going under the radar a little here could a good pick this GW.

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

      thats why hes on the differential page haha

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Ahahaha sorry only just come out for my break now since I started work at 12 cheers will have a look see on that article

  24. ZJ Bernardo
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    2 FT, 0.5 ITB. Thinking not doing nothing but would like some advise:

    Gazza
    TAA, Rico, Janmaat
    Mount (6.8), KdB, Sterling, Mane, Pereyra
    Vardy, Abraham

    Bench: Lundstram, Soyuncu, Connolly.

    Want to have Robbo next GW. Still thinking about Mount - McGinn this GW and next GW Janmaat and Pereyra to Dendoncker and Robbo.
    Somo help?

  25. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play 2 and who first sub?

    A) Mendy
    B) Lund
    C) Rico
    D) Soyuncu

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

      AC
      Lundstram 1st sub

    2. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A D, sub B

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

      Play Lund and Rico imo, Soy first sub. I can't decide whether to start Lund or Rico myself, I was set but the scout picks have given me some last minute doubt, hate that.

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

        Ye I’m currently on Lund & Rico with Mendy first sub, Soy second.

        Rico vs Lund is a very very tough call!

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

          Feels like another annoying 50/50 call doesn't it? Hopefully won't go as wrong as Doh vs Soy last week.

  26. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Took a hit for Cantwell > Martial, team and bench order correct?

    Pope (Button)
    TAA Robbo Soy
    Sterling KDB Martial Mount*
    (V)ardy Tammy Jim

    (Lunny Lowton Hayden)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lowton first sub or even over Soyuncu

  27. Raging wildcard
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling to Mane for -4?
    A transfer I was planning on doing for next gameweek but starting to think perhaps there's worth in doing for this gameweek

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      It's my planned transfer also, but not sure it's worth a hit

    2. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking the same.

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

        Done.....

  28. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Martial or Vardy captain? Top of my ML dont actually need to take a risk

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

      Martial.

  29. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Whom to drop to the bench out of this lot?

    Pulisic KDB Martial Mane Maddison
    Vardy Abraham Jota

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

      Bloody hell !
      Jota for me

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

        What happened mate? 😀

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

      Controversial ... KDB

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

        Was genuinely leaning towards KDB.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Problem, Jota

  30. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is Dilva definitely out? Or is Pep being shifty again?

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

      You just have to wonder who other than Bravo will start this weekend for City 😀