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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 12

There’s a Friday evening deadline of 19:00 GMT – a good idea to set your bus team now (well, you never know) – and then come back for all the latest team news, opinion, and delights from Fantasy Football Scout

The headline from today’s pressers is that Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been ruled out of the mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool this Sunday.

Already a hot topic of discussion this week as Holly asked: “Are we overlooking Salah and Mané?” could the pair now be serious captain contenders… 

Even before the injury to Ederson was confirmed, Irbox felt there was an opportunity given that Man City need to press and win the game, and therefore could be exposed to the Liverpool counter-attack.

Pro Pundit Sam Bonfield, who finds herself pushing for a place in the top 5,000 in Gameweek 12, is trying to decide between Salah or Mané with concerns over Salah’s problematic ankle. The Egyptian was substituted early last weekend. And in this week’s Scout Picks it’s the Senegalese who makes the starting XI at the expense of Salah:

Sadio Mané 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.

However, there was better news in midweek for Salah’s declining ownership as the top-FPL-points scorer for the past two seasons completed the full 90 minutes in Liverpool’s win over Genk. Neale noted:

The Egypt international’s sharpness was also encouraging and in many ways, this could have been a Salah performance from at any point over the last year: dangerous, full of running, plenty of shots and ultimately a bit wasteful.

On the Scoutcast this week Joe revealed to great fanfare (a background of loud bangs from Tuesday evening’s firework displays) that he is considering a Liverpool double up of Salah and Mané. This would involve getting rid of Raheem Sterling. 

Fellow Scoutcaster and Pro Pundit Andy is considering selling Sterling in order to switch formation and bring in Jamie Vardy

With many contemplating a move away from Manchester City players as their run of nice fixtures comes to an end, and as Liverpool start theirs, Az asked what are managers looking to do with their City assets?

Although Wild Rover agreed with Question Time panellist Darth_Krid, who observed

I think ‘tough upcoming games’ doesn’t exist when talking about City’s attacking prospects. Yes, Liverpool away is their toughest fixture, but they’re perfectly capable of scoring in that game and will be coming up against Dejan Lovren. After that they have Chelsea at home who can’t keep a clean sheet for toffee, then they’re up against a temperamental Newcastle and a leaky Burnley.

City players continue to divide opinion. Greyhead, in his review of The Great and The Good, noted of Jules Breach – currently the best performing manager of this elite group:

Jules has been Sterling-less all season, will others follow as the City fixtures stiffen and the added jeopardy of the City star only being one yellow card away from suspension?

Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 12?

With Liverpool hosting Man City, the captaincy debate opens up this week.

David channelled his inner Rebekah Vardy when announcing that her husband currently heads the captain poll. He concluded in his Captain Sensible article:

[Arsenal] are also the division’s worst side for giving up chances through the middle in such encounters. That very much plays into the hands of Vardy, especially with so much of Leicester’s creativity in midfield also coming from the middle in James Maddison (£7.4m) and Youri Tielemans (£6.6m).

Meanwhile, in a members-only article, Neale examined the form of Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, who has been far more productive away from home:

It is very clear from the data we have analysed that Abraham has been unfortunate not to find the net more times at Stamford Bridge this season.

Could he be a viable armband contender for those without or unwilling to trust Jamie Vardy?

In Case You Missed It

The return of Anthony Martial has brought the best out of team-mate Marcus Rashford, and the pair were on good form last night in the Europa League. There was some debate about the importance to give Mark’s Wildcard but for those of us who value his insights, it’s notable that both United players feature in his fantasy team. 

One outstanding manager it’s good to see returning to the website following illness is former Hall of Fame number one, Kenneth Tang. A manager with five top 1,000 finishes over his career, he commented on Pro Pundit Zophar’s hot topic on how to predict clean sheets.

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

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

Community Competitions

For a full update on all FFS Mini-Leagues and Community Competitions, please click here to read the latest round-up. 

B Bodega: Holly’s Hamster reviewed MatchWeek 3 in the Pundits Playoff community tournament. 

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Best of luck for Gameweek 12!

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

    do u think guys cantwell will start?

    1. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so but waiting on a wee leak

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

        thanks mate

      2. Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        You can get pads for that

        1. Dreaming of glory
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          My nipples are too sensitive for those

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

      No Oriel Hernandez has taken his place

    3. Pia06rc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Probably not but starting him anyway. Just gut feeling

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

        Hoping he scores off bench

  2. DNFPL
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Hayden as first sub over Dunk and Soyuncu?

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

      no soyouncu first one

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

      If you think his 3 points will be good enough for 1st sub

  3. MGD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    TAA - Mendy - Rico - Pereira
    Salah - Sterling (C) - KdB - Mount
    King - Abraham

    Button - Montoya - Deondecker - Fodder

    How do i waste a transfer here?

    2 FT!

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

      Fodder out

  4. NachoMan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Last one. Start McGinn or Lundy?

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

      McGinn

    2. Prince of Persia
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      McGinn

  5. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Start Lundtsram and bench Rico and Cantwell in that order?

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

      Yes

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

      Hell no

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

    Which 2 to bench?

    A. Lundstram
    B. Rico
    C. Soyuncu
    D. Hayden

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

      Cd

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C and D

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

      CD

  7. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    G2G?

    Gazza
    TAA Rico Lundstorm Tomori
    Mane Mount KDB
    Abraham Aubameyang Vardy

    Pope/Mendy/Traore/Cantwell

  8. Guy Demel
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tempted to bench Sterling.... just feel it will be tight

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

      For who?

      1. Guy Demel
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Mount or Cantwell

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

          Gotta be joking

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

          Lol no chance. Bench cantwell

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

      No

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

      Lol then sell

  9. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on green arrows -> red arrows for -8?

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

      Do it!

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on the squad

      I’m in that boat

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

      WC & take gray arrow

  10. @FPLStrategist
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Why are people bringing in Son just before another IB?

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

      7 goals+assists in 8 starts and has good fixtures

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

      He plays Tuesday midday, in Abu Dhabi. No reason for him to be rested this time.

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

        Played Tuesday last time and was still rested, that was in his home town tho so maybe he stayed longer than normal?

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

    Who to start, Cantwell or Mount?

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

      Mount

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

      Mount!

    3. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mount

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

    Martial or Pulisic?

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

      Pulisic

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

      Jorginho

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

    Right, have to decide between the two options...
    A. Son
    B. Martial and a bit of cash.
    Either way I have something for Robbo in next week.

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

      B

  14. comeonspurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got any leaked Norwich city lineup ...wondering about Cantwell

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

      Hernandez will start over cantwell

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more points tomorrow?

    Soyuncu (ARS) or Lundstram (tot)

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

      Draw

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Soy vs Lund vs Rico is impossible to predict this week. Hindsight will hit hard

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

        All I've been saying

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

      Lol
      Which NL team is more sh.t attacking wise will be revealed i guess
      I'm backing Soyuncu

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

    Not worth doing Sterling > Son/Martial? Upgrade Dendo next week to Son or Martial then.

  17. vityovics
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Best Ederson replacement?

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

      Gazzaniga

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

      Henderson

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        *if you have a keeper that can play GW13

        if you WANT a keeper that can play GW13 that is

    3. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers, Gazz the man!

  18. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Would you play Rico or Yarmo?

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

      Rico

  19. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Start CHO or Mings?

  20. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mendy or Lundy?

  21. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    This guy has been right a lot on early lineups:

    "Couple of people have asked, so I’ve looked into my crystal ball and... Cantwell is benched."

    https://twitter.com/FPL_Rockstar/status/1192876593070444547

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

    Play Rico or Connolly?

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      rico

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

        Cheers

  23. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all, all good to go?

    Pope (WHU)

    Janmaat (nor) - Rico (new) - Sidibe (sou)

    KDB (liv) - Mané (MCI) - Richarlison (sou) - Maddison (ARS)

    Abraham (CRY) - Auba (lei) - Vardy (ARS)

    Bench: (Button) Cantwell (WAT) - Soyuncu (ARS) - Lundstram (tot)

    Am I benching the right people? Headache this week
    Captain will be a v last minute decision

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

    How is this team looking for this GWk??

    Pope
    Lundstram/ Robbo/ Tomori
    Salah/ KDB/ Pulisic/ Tielemans
    Vardy(c)/ Abraham/ Jimenez

    Bench:: Button/ Dendoncker/ Guilbert/ Cahill

  25. Gunner1290
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mane or Maddison captain?

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

      Mane

  26. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Rico before Lunny?

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

      No

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

      I am

    3. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Obvs

  27. donkey73
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero, bought and captained!
    Against the flow 🙂

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

      Could be Benched for Jesus

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

        Nahhh

  28. swobe
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    BENCH 1

    A) Lund
    B) Soy
    C) Aurier

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

      B

  29. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    what are people's favourite FPL nicknames:

    Soyboy
    Dilva
    Bilva
    Fanny Anderson

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

      Phones

  30. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Jota or Ings?

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

      Ings.