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Rotation looks inevitable in Gameweek 15, the second of three set of fixtures in quick succession. Our Scoutcast trio of Joe, Az and Sam look at the surprises in store this week plus the team sheet headaches that await over the festive schedule.

For some, like Sam, they can be a little over prepared, with points mounting up due to her great bench. Az is happy with his weaker substitutes for the time being, while ever the dullard Joe sits somewhere in the middle, with a credible, but ultimately boring, bunch of benchwarmers.

Elsewhere, the plethora of midfield marauders available in Fantasy Premier League are looked at, with Crystal Palace’s talisman Wilfried Zaha as well as Spurs’ ‘number 10’ Dele Alli topping the Scoutcasters’ shopping list. Those wanting to jettison Chelsea’s Mason Mount will be among those keen to shop around.

Our crews’ Gameweek 15’s captaincy and transfer plans get an airing and they also look back on the roughest and smoothest previous set of fixtures for some, thanks to Liverpool’s Salmon-like, leaping centre back.

Meanwhile, the Scoutcast is on a roll with their differential picks recently, with Lee, Az and Tom’s picks all finding the net this week. Can Sam keep that fine run going?

There’s Christmas clean sheets to look at as well as a lively debate over Spurs’ centre forward, or ‘expensive defensive midfielder’, as Az refers to him.

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  1. andre_c
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What would you do here??

    Pope
    TAA, Lund, Soy
    Mane, KDB, Tielemans, Mount
    Vardy (C), Jimmy, Tammy

    Button, Cantwell, Aurier, Rico

    1FT, 2.1ITB
    Cheers

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      World's easiest save FT.

      1. andre_c
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Pope? Mount?

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Quick turnaround between GWs - FTs valuable this time of year I think, and you have a decent bench.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Wait on Abraham news

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Pope to Hendo/Guaita if Tammy is fit enough to feature

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I'd be inclined to save and use 2ft on the midfield next time out. Pope upgrade would be good but not essential

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Mount to alli or zaha.Pope to hendo too as it the hit could pay off this week

  2. tjostolv
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    if you (like me) still have your WC left - when do you plan on using it?
    Currently got
    Pope/Button
    Lundstram, Willems, Soy, Rico, Montoya
    Sterling, Mane, Cantwell, Zaha, Mount
    Auba, Vardy, Ings.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      18/19/20 - trying for 20, but hunch is will be needed 19.

    2. DanLFC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      When Liverpool blank in 18

    3. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      After GW19.

  3. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Got 2FTs and 1.6m but no idea how to use them! Any advice greatly appreciated!

    Pope Button
    TAA Tomori Soyuncu Mings Lundstram
    Sterling Mane Martial Mount Dendoncker
    Vardy Jimenez Ings

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Pope to Guaita

      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Get rid of Pope next week. Then get a Spurs mid and Zaha next week? Mount to Zaha and either Martial to Alli or Sterling to Son

    2. Jullepuu
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Pope to Guaita/Henderson
      Mount to Pulisic

      Both or one of those

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Martial to Son/Dele, Pope to Hendo

  4. Jullepuu
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Which is better?

    A) Tammy and Alli
    B) Ings and Son

    1. CFC1990
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I would go A, just because I'm scared of Ings getting injured

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Agreed. He is might also get rotated or at least subbed of early because of that injury record. On current form Alli could do better than Son but the sample size is still small.

    2. jimmy.floyd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      B

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A all day

    4. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Pretty even. A if Tammy is fit.

  5. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Is anyone with Pope thinking of waiting until next GW and getting Ryan?

    Looking at the season ticker, Brighton have nice fixtures until we all likely Wildcard around GW30 around the blanks etc.

    Trouble with Henderson is SHU have a nice 5 fixtures then they go bad. You don't want to be making many goalkeeper transfers so Ryan is a nice long term pick

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Good shout - like Ryan

      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks mate

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Brighton are not as good as Sheffield defensively.I see only 3 tough fixtures for shu till gw30.Only other option is guaita but Hennessy is always lurking and 0.3 more expensive

      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        After this week all Brighton have is CHE and tot. Ryan good for saves.

        Henderson has mci liv ars MCI between GWs 20-24. But yes Sheffield United better defensively

      2. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Stats show SHU better defensively but not by much

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Shu 3rd best defense itl and have had thought matches.Bha have shipped 8 more goals and the matches I have seen haven't been convinced. That said Ryan is a very good shotstopper

    3. Phlajo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Yeah.. exactly this.. Ryan looks great for baps too

    4. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Exactly my doubts.... And a double-up defence (got Lundstram) of SU doesn’t seen logic to me. Thinking Pope one more GW and then to Ryan. Or what about Ramsdale?

      1. Vardy boys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        If you already have lundo then makes sense to go Ryan and vice versa

        1. King Kun Ta
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Ramsdale an viable option?

    5. Vardy boys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Henderson In

  6. fakelund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Bit of a benching dilemma this week, but reckon this is GTG?

    Pope,
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstram
    KDB, Mane, Tielemans, Son
    Abraham*, Mousset, Vardy

    Heaton, Cantwell*, Kelly, Tomori

  7. Amsterhammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What are people doing if they are keeping Abraham? Benching or starting?

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      why would you bench if you own?

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Im starting him and wont ship after holding this long. Tielemans 1st on bench, with Dendo and Willems. Correct call?

        1. Am sorry to say again it�…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Tielemans on bench vs Watford...ouch

        2. T.Henry14
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Tielemans must be in starting XI buddy, potential 4,5,6 goals for Leicester..

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 28 days ago

            Then it has to be Soy 1st on bench

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Dreaded 1 pointer maybe but ofc have to wait for the pressers

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Wait

    3. T.Henry14
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Benching, because I have Cantwell who deserves to play after two great gameweeks. But Tammy is first sub.

    4. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      benching

    5. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Starting

  8. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Who would you bench and would you sell anyone? 1FT & 0.3itb

    Gazza - Button
    TAA - Robbo - Soy - Lunds - Rico
    Mount - Mane - Kdb - Son - Nakamba
    Vardy - Abraham - Ings

  9. Daghe Munegu
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    A: Pope > Henderson
    B: Aurier > Lundstram
    C: Sterling > Mané
    D: Martial > Pulisic

    1. Vardy boys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A

  10. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Tielemans to Pulisic for free?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I'm giving Tielemans a chance until GW18... great fixtures.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      WAT avl NOR

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        They are great, but AVL eve BOU for Puli ain't bad either.

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Still... I'd stick.

    3. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      not this gw

    4. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Will be benched this or next GW with a decisive match in CL next week....so nay

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        There is chance of him being benched . How can you definitely say that he will be benched ?

        1. King Kun Ta
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Crystal ball

          1. King Kun Ta
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 28 days ago

            And CHO

  11. Coupes
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Who scores more this GW

    Salah vs Everton
    Or
    Sterling vs Burnley

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      2-2 draw

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Impossible to say.

  12. Cojones of Destiny
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    first on bench;
    a. tomori
    b. kelly
    c. connolly

    appreciate it

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Tomori for me

    2. Phlajo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Connolly for me

  13. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    When can we expect news on Tammy or will we have to wait till the match to actually find out? In that case would you bench him or start him ahead of soy?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      1:15 presser, as per the scout tweets

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      What until press conference at 1.15

    3. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      1-15

  14. Mo Salah No Mane
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Please help

    Choose 3 to start
    A. Willian AVL (A)
    B. Mount AVL (A)
    C. Martial TOT (H)
    D. Tielemans WAT (H)

    Playing Vardy C, Jimi, Ings and Mane
    Thanks alot

    1. corderz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I'd bench Martial, I've just got rid of him

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      a b d

      1. Phlajo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        This

    3. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Was kind of looking for a differential.
      Thought that spurs should concede at least 2 goals.
      ABD is probably best

  15. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Is there a good time coming up to use my wildcard I still have?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I'm prob using mine in GW18 or the last GW of the year

      1. corderz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        It runs out at the end of this month right?

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Yup

  16. Is Zaha the real deal? (members)
  17. AdamJ91
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Gazzaniga - Button
    TAA - Soyuncu - Tomori - Rico - Reid
    Mane - KDB - Mount - Maddison - Hayden
    Auba - Vardy - Jimenez

    2 FT; 0.4 ITB.

    A) Gazzaniga > Henderson
    C) Reid > Kelly
    B) Gazzaniga & Mount > Henderson & Zaha

    1. corderz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Reid to Kelly. What about Button to the west ham keeper?

  18. Roy Rovers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Am I ok to save the FT?

    Schmikes
    VVD Lundstram Tomori
    Mane KDB Tielemans Mount
    Vardy (c) Kane Jimmy

    Button Mcginn Rico Mings.

  19. wildnothing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What would you do with this? 1 ft 2.1 itb.

    Henderson
    TAA Robertson Lundstram
    KDB Son Maddison Pulisic VardyJimenez Ings

    Pope Mount Söyüncü Burn

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Looks very good - would roll that FT!

  20. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What to do here lads, 1FT, 0.2 ITB:

    Heaton,Button
    TAA,Soyuncu,Lund,Chambers,Rico
    Salah,Kdb,Lucas,Mount,Cantwell
    Vardy,Tammy,Firmino

  21. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    I’m stuck! Can I get some advice on what changes to make?

    Pope
    Tomori / Lundstrum / TAA
    Tielemens/ Mane / Martial / Sterling
    Jiminez / Vardy / Abraham*

    Bench: Button, Rico, Dendoncker, Kelly

    2FT 0.4 itb

    Should I do:

    A. Martial, Dendoncker, Abraham —> Alli, Zaha, Greenwood for-4

    Or

    B. Martial, Sterling, Rico —> KDB, Son, 4.1 def for -4

    C. Martial, Sterling —> Alli, KDB

  22. JRO093
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Play A) Cantwell or B) Mount? (Playing Pulisic)

    Buy 1) Henderson or 2) Guaiata

    ?

    1. Phlajo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      B2. Have to play mount if you own him

  23. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Who will score more points over the next 5-7 GWs between KDB and Alli?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      both

    2. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Neck and neck. I'd hold KdB if you have him. If i had neither I'd be bringing Alli in

  24. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    How does this look folks? all bench players in correct order?

    *Pulled the trigger on Mount > Zaha last night.
    (Identical prices as my sell on for Mount was 6.6 anyway so made sense.)

    Just a bit wary as CHE have Villa - but need to take risks and Zaha fixtures look tasty...

    Pope
    TAA - Soy - Lundy
    Mane(vc) - Sonny - KDB - Zaha
    Vardy(c) - Tammy(i) - Ings
    -----
    Subs: Button; Cantwell, Aurier, Janmaat

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Nothing there worth a hit. Looks a good side with a good bench.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        I like Cantwell coming in if Tammy cant make it

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Exactly - no reason to do anything to it. In good shape!

  25. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Chances of Kelly starting in GW18? Until when is Ward out?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Kelly looks nailed as

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        As?

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          f**k

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Hodgson said he was out longer-term in his press conference. I'd be surprised if we see him back this year.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      They have CB problems too so should ply next few

  26. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Is McCarthy Soton number one now? Pope to McCarthy for next 3/4 gameweeks before WC, NOR, new, WHU, avl next 4.

    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      GK transfers should be planned for longer than 4 weeks. Transfers are precious

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        I will change on WC anyway

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Think that’s what he’s saying. You’ve got 4-5 transfers before WC - probably worth taking a FT on a Mid / Fwd with a higher ceiling than a GK before you WC

          1. Pukki Party
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Cheers

    2. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Southampton and clean sheets?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        That was a thing back in 14/15

  27. DAVESAVES
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Heaton
    TAA Lundstram Soyuncu
    Mane Martial Son KDB Pulisic
    Vardy Jimenez
    Button Rico Montoya Greenwood

    1FT
    Heaton >> Henderson a good move?

  28. Ibra
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    A) Mount -> Zaha
    B) Pope -> Henderson
    C) Save ft

    My team:

    Pope
    TAA - Lundstram - Kelly
    Mane - KDB - Son - Mount
    Vardy - Rashford - Jimenez

    Button - Willems - Rico - Dendoncker

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Upgraded version of my team below, ha! I’m not convinced by Zaha as Palace score like 0.8 goals a game I swear!

      Between B and C for me. Have a WC left to play so I’m thinking of going for B for at least a few weeks

  29. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Need some points from Jesus & Zaha tonight!

  30. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Pope —> Henderson / Guaita or Save FT?

    Pope
    VVD | Tomori | Lundstram
    Mané | KDB | Son | Mount | Cantwell
    Vardy | Jimenez

    Button | Willems | Rico | Greenwood (1FT + 2.7m ITB)

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Pope to Guaita for me!

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Can you please sell Guaita to me, please?

        Been away for 2-3 weeks and he wasn’t talked about last time I was in the loop somewhat