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. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one

    a) VVD (MCI)
    b) Rico (new)
    c) Lundstram (tot)
    d) Soyucu (ARS)

    ?

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

      Söyüncü

    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lund I guess

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      D

    4. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Söyüncü

    5. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

    Who’s captaining Mane?

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

      One's who don't want to Party 😉

  3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play Wesley or Cantwell?

    Is Mount gonna rest?

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

    Struggling with bench order...

    Soy
    Mendy
    Hayden

    Leave as is?

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

      bench boost?

      1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Nah

    2. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      As is

  5. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Blimey, Tammy ownership is up to 50%

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

      Will keep on growing.

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

      Yep
      Shield now 😮

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

    Sub one
    A. Chilwell
    B. Rico
    C. Lundstram

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

    Ederson injured, part of me wants to captain Salah now. Worth it, or should I keep the armband on Tammy? I don't have Vardy.

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

      Salah in such a bad form isn't he?

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'm tempted to captain Mane too.

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      honestly don´t think the game will be decided by Bravo, he is a decent goalie. but it can make them more vulnerable with another change in the backline

  8. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I've had a miserable time owning Pukki for so long.. do I stick for yet another game or switch to Jimenez?

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

      Stick

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Hold for Watford.

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      for me that´s a switch since t\you are buying an inform player and Watford better to defend than Villa. Also, price could be almost a million diff if you wait. Unless you have a good plan to make a mini wc next week with 2ft i would think yes to this one

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Defo hold for this one

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

    1) Ota > Tomori/Aurier & save second FT for IB
    2) Ota, Cantwell > Tomori/Aurier, 5.5
    3) Ota, Sterling, King > Chilwell, Martial, Vardy (-4)
    4) Ota, Sterling, King > Robbo, Madds, Vardy (-4)

    In squad already: Mané, KDB, Mount; King, Jimenez, Tammy; TAA, Lunds

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3

  10. Teror
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling >

    A. Mane

    B. Tielemans

    Have Vardy and Salah

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

      None

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

        I'm going to do one so just tell me which one.

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

      A

    3. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mane

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

      Mane then switch Salah to sterling when fixtures improve

    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      that really depend on how you plan your next moves, the latter will provide a lot of cash to invest elsewhere, first one doe snot but also then you can not have double pool def anyway, before that kind of game it looks iffy to transfer between premiums but if forced i´d say A. Buti think i would prefer double up def for pool in the coming fixturerun, but Tielemans is what it is, maddison instead

  11. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    KDB to Mane for a hit?

    Need to make the move soon anyway.

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

      Tempting. KDB too deep

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

    1st sub...

    Lundstram or Cantwell?

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

      L

  13. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Otabendy>Bendy
    Next week.

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

      Lmao

  14. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Punt on Ozil?

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

      Don't see why you would do it this week when Lester have been so good defensively

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

    Play one:

    A) Lundstram
    B) Tomori

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

      B

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

      I'd play Tomori if I had him, others will disagree.

  16. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Are people really expecting Lundstram to do well tomorrow? As good as he is, I just don't see it. Expecting a 2 pointer.

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

      Playing lascelles and tomori over him

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

      thing about Lund is even if there is no CS he can score or assist

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

        yeah, but so can the other defenders we all own, like Rico.

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

      I agree. I fully expect Spurs to finally get it together and score some goals.

  17. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play Yarmelenko or Rico?

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

      I feel Yarmo will be benched . Just a feeling though

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

    Man cIty defence this weekend...

    Bravo plus 10 parked outfield players.

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

      Theyre only playing Liverpool...

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

        Maybe Pep will go with Walker between the sticks.

  19. Polar_Bear
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Do I play Ayew, Cantwell, Lundstrum or Soyu?

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

      Ayew

  20. Sancidino
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    If you had free hit active who would you get right away?

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

      lol

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

      Triple Pool

    3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Fleck knows.

  21. Adriano
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which one would you play?

    A) J.Ayew
    B) Janmaat
    C) Soy

  22. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Last Question and i think its a good moves ..
    Kün + Sterling + Mount >
    Kane + Mané + Marital
    For just -4 pts
    Yaaaaay
    Naaaay

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

    Play 2 of Mendy, Soy, Rico, Lundstram. Will join TAA.

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

      Rico Lund

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

    A. CHO to Son
    B. CHO to Martial
    C. CHO, Mount to both (-4), but delays getting Robbo by a week.

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

      Just A for me. Steering clear of Man U players.

  25. Magic Hamster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I have exact funds for sterling to salah (already have mane). Given liverpools fixtures after City, salah and mane seem a good idea.

    So sterling to salah now for a -4 or wait and figure it out after IB?

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I probably wait if you don't lose value when Sterling falls in price tonight.

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

      Wait , and yep

  26. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry if this been asked but start Tomori or Soy many thanks and good luck all

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

      Tomori

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

        Cheers mate on him at the moment

  27. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A lot of transfers in for Willems today!
    Looking to rise tonight

  28. FlytzoBazooka
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Getting rid of Mount. Who to get? Martial, Tielemans or Pulisic ?

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

      Pulisic

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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

        Next up though is Man City. Was thinking to get him afer GW14. Tielemans is such eye catching. I like Martial's fixtures but I don't trust Man Utd as a team/

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

    Who to captain?

    A) Vardy
    B) Jimenez
    C) Abraham

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

      A

    2. Spider
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jamie Vardy has scored more goals vs. Arsenal than any other club in his career.

  30. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Maupay + KDB to Jimi + Martial/Tielemans

    Maupay's stats are as good as Jimi's but is the quality the same? Wolves fixtures are far better than Brighton's.
    Martial's fixtures are good, Brighton conceding away from home. Or Tielemans. I think he is quality.

    Ah, this is doing my nut! What do we think? Any help welcome!!