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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 14

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Plenty to ponder for Fantasy Football Scout managers ahead of an enticing Gameweek 14, which offers up favourable fixtures for several big teams. The main breaking news today comes from West London, where Chelsea manager Frank Lampard gave us an update on the hip injury suffered by Tammy Abraham

We’ll know by the end of the weekend. He’s got some pain. He won’t be involved tomorrow. We’ll see by Monday.

– Frank Lampard

With Gameweek 15 following swiftly on the heels of Gameweek 14, many are pondering whether to keep or sell. Pro Pundit Holly began a discussion using the Rate My Team data from the member’s area. While Bemba_Da opened up the debate for all site users. 

Rotation’s Alter Ego brought us a summary of the main points from the rest of this week’s press conferences, while Neale brought us the regular team news round-up and the usual line-up predictions. Pep Guardiola confirmed that 15.3%-owned Sergio Aguero will miss his side’s trip to the North East to take on Newcastle.

A timely article by Pro Pundit and former FPL winner Simon March looked at why opportunity trumps ability for goal-scoring FPL forwards. He pointed out that a change in the dugout at White Hart Lane could bring about an upturn in fortune for Harry Kane. 

I examined Mourinho’s first two matches in charge with a discussion following on which Spurs players are set to benefit. An insightful comment was added by five-time top 1,000 manager and Meet the Manager guest Kenneth Tang, pointing out exactly why Pochettino had to go and why Mourinho is the perfect replacement.

Three Spurs players are included in this week’s Scout Picks.

Pro Pundit Ash (FPL Hints) highlighted a couple of striker options in Jesus and Danny Ings as his differential candidates. And he discussed how he is planning on investing money from the sale of Aguero and potentially considering an upgrade in midfield.

The Scoutcast trio this week of Joe, Lee, and Az debated the impact of Aguero’s absence as not only improving the prospects for Jesus but Raheem Sterling too. Joe shared a quote from Pep Guardiola made earlier in the season:

 …for me striker will be an incredible position for [Sterling]. He can play in three positions up front.

– Pep Guardiola

While Lacazette wasn’t considered an option by the Scoutcast three on Tuesday night, the subsequent news of Emery’s sacking might mean there’s an opportunity for him now. Pro Pundit Andy canvassed opinion on the potential implications for Arsenal players.

Captaincy Debate & More Decisions

Offering not only advice on the best armband candidate but also food for thought on striker replacements, David’s members-only Captain Sensible is compulsory reading as ever. 

For those who aren’t yet members, last week it was announced that monthly subscription options are available for £2.99 per month with an introductory offer of £1.99 for the first month for those signing up by December 2.

Jamie Vardy is emerging as a reliable captain pick following back-to-back 12-point hauls. As Neale pointed out in his analysis of the underlying stats, the Leicester forward’s five big chances against Brighton mean: 

Vardy has had more of these gilt-edged opportunities in the last four Gameweeks (ten) than he had managed in the previous nine fixtures (seven).

– Neale Rigg

It seems the stats are starting to catch up with reality. 

Brighton’s generous defending is also good news for those considering Mané or Salah for the armband. Indeed, in this week’s captaincy video, Joe highlighted that Brighton have conceded 17 big chances over their last four away matches

And Liverpool sit top of the latest DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds brought to us by G-Whizz.

While thinking of Anfield players, Pro Pundit Tom Freeman began a discussion on Liverpool’s upcoming fixture congestion, noting that their home game against Brighton tomorrow is the first of 10 in just 30 days. The underperforming Trent Alexander-Arnold was one name mentioned in the “when does patience become stubbornness?” discussion on the Scoutcast. 

Greyhead dared to suggest in his the Great and the Good article that Mark and Ville’s refusal to buy Vardy could be on the stubborn end of the scale!

Az, in his capacity as a Pro Pundit, reflected on his decision making in his piece on the dangers of taking hits. While fellow Pro Pundit Lateriser, aimed to quantify the impact of FPL decisions. Andy then asked how do people react to both good and bad decisions?

It’s a subject that Pro Pundit and behavioural economics graduate, Simon March, has touched on in the past: the “What the heck? Effect” describes how we are more likely to take risks following a loss. 

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Community Competitions

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It is still possible to enter the Fantasy Football Scout Members Cup, you can do so here. Qualification for the first round of the open tournament took place last Gameweek: 65 points and above qualified (for those with exactly 65 points an overall rank above 233,444 was needed). The first round proper will start this Gameweek.

Lord – Blaming it on Rio reviewed MatchWeek 6 in the Pundits Playoff Community Tournament and looked ahead to Matchweek 7.  

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

    Going with Sadio Mane as captain...please don't let me down Mane!

  2. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mane, Vardy or Kane for (c)? Had it set on Kane all week, changed it to Mane last night after looking at some stats but he seems too obvious. Feels like whoever I pick will burn me this GW.

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

      Vardy

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

      Mane

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

      I’ve gone Mane, but it’s a coin toss

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      you need a 3 sided coin mate!

    5. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

    6. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

    7. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I have all 3 and I'm going for Kane

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

      I was on Mane. Changed my mind and stuck it on Vardy.

      Everton are in big trouble, lost their CMs, and their good defensive record is vs weak teams. This is the best team they've played since MCY and they let in 3 there.

  3. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Start Traore or Mousset ?

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

      mousset

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Traore

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

    Kane captain good idea???

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      It’s an idea

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      yep

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

      i'm going for it over mane and vardy

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

    Abraham to Rashford for a hit?

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

      no

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

      yup

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      i did, think tammy will miss midweek too and price dropping fast

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

      Yes

  6. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Any news how long aguero will be absent..?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Long enough. Sell.

  7. paza12
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mount to Pulisic or Abraham to Ings for free? Cheers.

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tammy to Ings. Keeo Mount

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

        This

  8. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Big chances conceded in last 5 gws.

    Everton 7
    Bournemouth 8
    Villa 13
    Newcastle 14
    Brighton 18
    West Ham 18

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

      Mane C then

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Mo for me

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Everton have a few injuries tho.

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

      Pulisic it is

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

      Switched to Mane

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

      Mane (c) seems like the obvious choice

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

      The defensive points point to Salah/Mane, Pulisic or Martial/Rashford for captaincy

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

      Skewed.

    8. kraftwerker
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      yeah just casually drop that one 5 mins before deadline mate 😀

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

        😀

        I'm still on Vardy mind you.

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

      This makes it look like Vardy is a no-go but there are other factors.

      1. They have completely lost morale.
      2. They have no Andre Gomes or their key CMs.
      3. That record is from playing weak teams.

      I'm gonna cap Vardy.

  9. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone excited?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Always

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

      No.

  10. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Will Mount start?

    1. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      i think yes

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

      Locks.

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

      yes

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

    Play Cantwell or Alonso?

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

      C.

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

    Jesus or Moham.

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

      Geez

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

    FPL_Rockstar


    Jesus, Sterling, Mahrez,D Silva, KDB, Mendy, Walker all start.

    B Silva benched

    Please don’t reply with prove it. It’s correct. As you’ll find out in 6 minutes

    https://twitter.com/FPL_Rockstar/status/1200737256392339457

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      sweet as a nut!

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

        I just nutted!!

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

      Sterling (C) then

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

      Atleast KdB is starting. No bench if Tammy already out

  14. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play

    a) Cantwell(ARS)
    b) Maupay(liv)

    plesse help meee

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

      a

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

  15. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Aurier or Tomori?!!!!!

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tomoriiii

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

      aur

    3. beetlejuice
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      aurier
      tomori is boring

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

        done

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

      reliable ?

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

        Legendary

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

      he is a legend

  16. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Jimmy or Ings?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ings

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jimmy

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

      Debatable.

  17. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Good luck everyone

  18. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    With the aguero injury... is jesus lock his place at the starting line up..?

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

      yes

  19. Uber Mo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Guys RMWCT please

    Pope
    Aurier Doherty Soyuncu
    Son Sterling Traore Pulisic
    Jesus Vardy Jiminez
    (Henderson Zaha Lundstrom Cahill)

    £0.9m itb. 200k OR.

    I’m intentionally going for some diffs and a strong squad over the fixture congestion

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

      I like it. Very good

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't get two playing keepers. Hendo should cover.

  20. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:

    Lund
    Mousset

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lund. Play Mousse

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cool

  21. imvs
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    captain VARDY(EVE) or AUBAMEYANG(NOR)

    1. FirMinaMiMo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

  22. Lampard 8
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one Martial or Ings

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

      Ings

      1. Lampard 8
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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

      umm ings

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ings

  23. Victor Moses
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mane or Vardy (c)?

    1. Lampard 8
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

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

      Mane

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mane

  24. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Congrats to Salah owners and especially Salah captainers for being ahead of the curve. 🙂

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

      Actually its non Salah owners who ahead of curve as Salah owners just being patient in his good 4 fixtures. Salah + Mane is being ahead of curve 😉

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Salah & Mane crew checking in.

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    saint maximan, this is your time

  26. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Jimmy or amount?

    1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      *mount (!)

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mount

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Nice one.
        Made the switch with about 5 seconds to spare!!

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Niceeee! GL.

  27. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    ditched Sterling for son. Moved armband from Vardy to Mane last minute. Ready for the party.

  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Laca in for Tammy, rolling other FT. Good luck all

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Interesting. GL.

  29. Give Me the Mane
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Went full crazy in the last few minutes... Salah captain, Mousset and Pulisic in for Abraham and Cantwell for -8, and bench boost.
    #idontknowwhy

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lol gl mate