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The Scoutcast returns to familiar ground ahead of Gameweek 18 where Liverpool and West Ham have no Premier League fixture.

The latest episode starts at 20:00 GMT on our YouTube channel and runs until approximately 21:00 GMT.

We started thinking about our plans for the first Blank Gameweek of the campaign in last week’s episode and are able to take a much more focussed look now that Gameweek 17 is out of the way.

Joe, Karam and Andy will reveal their plans for Liverpool assets as Sadio Mané (£12.3m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.3m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.2m) are all without a match.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are proving a problem for Fantasy managers as they have now lost two favourable fixtures in a row, scoring just once in the process.

Our Scoutcast crew weigh up whether to trust them in a Gameweek 18 trip to a resurgent Spurs under Jose Mourinho.

Finally, after assessing the best differentials and clean sheets for the forthcoming weeks, we will discuss how to approach the Christmas period considering that some managers still have a Wildcard to wield.

  1. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Henderson
    Lundstram / Aurier / B.Williams
    Son / KDB / Alli / Dendoncker
    Vardy / Rashford / Abraham

    McCarthy, Soyuncu, Salah, TAA

    2FT's already used but have 2.0ITB...anything worth a -4 hit?

    A - B.Williams > Doherty -4
    B - Dendoncker > Grealish -4
    C - Stick and use funds to upgrade somewhere the following GW?

    Thanks.

    1. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        But if i do B then it's kinda just a 1 week punt for a -4 hit as obviously Salah will be back in for GW19 and he'll be sat on the bench at 6.1 whereas if i just play Dendo vs Norwich then i can re-evaluate the following gameweek and put the 2.0 funds into a 'first 11 upgrade' rather than having all that money sat on the bench? (This is for my fanteam squad btw with the 250,000 prize pool and i'm currently 15th in the world!!). Thoughts much appreciated, ty.

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. RedAlpha10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C

    4. aree036
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

  2. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone getting rid of Maddison? thinking of the swap to Grealish

    1. rkpower1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I was considering it but have had him since early days so a lot of value tied up...

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just did it . Could regret it but with city and liverpool next two it's worth the risk. He's a class act though in my opinion.

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Madness, especially as city and pool don't bother defending anymore

      1. rkpower1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed re class act, what are the thoughts of ditching TAA, a lot of money for a defender!

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Thought about it too and was looking at a w b . Decided against it for now.

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool don't need to beat Leicester. They'll defend.

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          We won't.

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hold him

    5. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm findng it difficult. Maddison hasn't done much wrong, but gotta move with the fixtures.
      I don't have much tied up so i can reverse it after two gameweeks if all goes wrong

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Maddison has been a stalwart of my team - but think im moving on for son...

      2. KINGS
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        He’s gone up from 7.0m to 7.8m. At most stand to lose 0.3m or 0.4m? If you can gain that amount from new player, there’s not much value you lose

        1. All about the galacticos
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          that's tough, i'd hold if had that much tied up.

  3. Roy Rovers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Change anything to this WC??

    Gazza
    Maguire Lundstram Rico
    Son (c) Sterling Alli KDB Grealish
    Vardy Rashford

    Button Kelly Greenwood Söyüncü

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, lots wrong with it. No Liverpool players for a start.
      Sterling and Maguire shouldn't be in the team either

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cash ITB for Sterling to Salah

    2. RedAlpha10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Leicester defender instead of Maguire

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Soy on the bench

    3. RedAlpha10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling underlying stats are great, he just has poor conversion so if you expect that to change which it could then keep sterling otherwise swap to Mané

    4. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t go with Gaza, Spurs can’t seem to get any clean sheets

  4. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions on how to use a FT here? 2.6itb

    1FT 2.6ITB

    Guiata
    Soy, Lundstram, Rico
    Son, Alli, KDB, Mount
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez

    Button, Dendo, Tomori, TAA

  5. yanky
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    WC team, thoughts? a bunch of money in bank to do Richarlison Grealish > Salah 4.5m in two weeks on a free double transfer.

    Guaita
    Targett Aurier Rico
    Alli Son(c) KDB Richarlison Grealish
    Vardy Rashford

    Martin, Maupay, Lundstrom, Soyuncu

    1. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Really nice - not dissimilar to what I plan to do in a couple of weeks - probably going to have someone cheaper than Alli so I can have TAA at the back though

      1. yanky
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        thanks yeah, i know its far out but ill be looking to make those exact moves gw25 alli to taa when spurs play city and pool home to southampton 🙂

    2. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Always play Lund!

      1. yanky
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        over who though?? targett/rico both great fixtures at home

  6. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland following us on Insta

    He’s coming 😀

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      More likely on porn hub if that's the case.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      To who? Out of the loop

      1. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Utd!

  7. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    TAA & Pulisic -- Rico & Son -4?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  8. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Pulisic to Grealish yes or no?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. All aboard the Grealish bandwagon.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It’s so clearly going to fail (also got him in this week)!!

        1. Hart-ake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          The 4 yellows is horrible

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            If nothing else it will make the benching headache easier if he’s your 5th mid and he gets another yellow! 😆

    3. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have just done it.

    4. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yes

    5. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Made that move myself. I could even Captain Grealish

  9. FPLGyarados
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Alli + Kelly or Lucas Moura + Aurier/Leicester defender

    Really stuck.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Alli plus Kelly

    2. RedAlpha10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Alli + Kelly

  10. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Irrespective of price who would you want on WC to complete lineup below as placeholder for Salah/Mané in couple of weeks or so

    A Richarlison
    B Sterling

    Son Alli KDB Grealish *******

    1. yanky
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Im in the same boat. ( see above) I went with Rich

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B....but you knew I would say that!

    5. RedAlpha10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  11. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Come on guys..

    Pulisic + Tieleman OUT

    Richarlson + Grealish IN

    2fts

    Team for this gw

    Pope

    Lund/Soy/Rico

    Kdb/Alli/Grealish/Richarlson

    Mousset/Vardy/Rash

  12. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish or Richarlison ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That's tough.. Probably richarlison

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Short term Rich, longer term Grealish.

      Tbh I don’t ever trust Rich but I get the appeal

  13. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Ive done the following:

    Vardy + Salah -> Aguero + KDB (2FT)

    Willing to take risk on Aguero

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Willing to get a red arrow

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Oh mate why?!

    3. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      bit moronic doing it before city presser but good luck

  14. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    G2G? Obviously some players to be scared of not owning (KDB, Rashford the main ones) but looks good enough I hope!

    -4 0.4itb
    Guaita
    Lunds, Willems, Rico
    Son, Alli (C), Maddison, Grealish
    Vardy, Abraham, Ings
    (McGovern) (Soy, Mané, TAA)

    Thanks!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would be more worried if i don't have Jimenez this week

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Would Jota do??

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Jota stats are intersting and is looking dangerous too.. Very nice differential option imo

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Oh yeah and him. Lol

        Took him out last week for Tammy so not going to reverse so soon. Need to stick to my guns. Obv could hurt but can’t have them all.

  15. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do Maddison 》 Richarlison for -4?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I did this move but i have WC so it's for 2 weeks only..

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        You did it for free or a hit?

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          For a hit.. Over these two fixtures i think richarlison may outscore Maddison by 4 points.

          1. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            That's interesting. Good luck with that.

            Would you prioritize bringing in Jimi or Richarlison for a hit?

            1. Hy liverpool
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              It depends for who and for a short term or a long term.. Jimi fixtures are not that good after norwich (i know he would like these counters against pool and city) but at the end of the day they are not a lovely fixtures for any attacker.

              Richarlison imo.

              1. ZeBestee
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Thanks and Cheers bro. 🙂

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      nope

    3. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no

  16. Tempestic
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Pulisic topping the goals imminent table. Do we expect him to start coverting these chances or is selling the best option?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would sell if i have no other urgent issues in my team

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      im keeping but either is fine

    3. KDB4PREZ
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Gona keep thru Southampton game the re evaluate

    4. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      already took him out. so for sure he'll deliver. enjoy your haul

    5. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      2 shots on target the last 4 gws... not great

  17. james 101
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any word yet on when they’ll announce the 4th round cup draw?

  18. Sonder
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    TAA and Jimenez —> Aurier and Rashford?

    Pope, McGovern
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstram, Rico, Kelly
    Mane, Son, Alli, De Bruyne, Hayden
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez

    2FT, 0.6 ITB

    Thoughts? I’m not sure if Aurier is the defender I want, and I can spend up to 6.1 on a defender.

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Think I prefer TAA and Jim longer term surely

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I’d keep jimmy if held to now with this fixture

    2. rkpower1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Struggling on whether to hold or sell TAA myself, what's the rationale or is primary driver funds?

      1. Sonder
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Purely funds

    3. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      im holding jimi, would rather lose tammy

  19. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Robbo & Jesus to Aurier & Kane! Sounds good? Gives me the following team :-

    Schmeichel (Button)
    Aurier Lundy Rico Kelly (TAA)
    Son Martial Zaha (Mane Dendo)
    Kane(C) Vardy Wesley

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good to me could be Kane time

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      where's the ginger ninja

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I am thinking of doing Zaha to KDB as well. Should I?

        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          not for a hit, leics unlikely to get smashed

  20. RedAlpha10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Kdb to Son??
    I already have Alli
    Thoughts??

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why now?

      1. RedAlpha10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        City’s poor fixtures and Sons underlying stats are better, everyone’s gonna keep kdb after he hauled, but it was against a rubbish arsenal defence

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      do you watch football?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Damn!

      2. RedAlpha10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        If you look at his form over the last 7/8 games before that arsenal game it is much much worse than the consistent numbers son has been putting up, don’t let one good game against arsenal fool you, get your head out of your ass

        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          what are you on about, kdb the best midfielder in Europe

          1. RedAlpha10
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Kroos > Kdb and from GW10 to 17 Son has 3 goals 5 assist KDB has 2 goals 1 assist

            Son has 4 big chances compared to kdb’s 0
            Son is shooting more in the box
            Son has a better XG

          2. RedAlpha10
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Kdb for sure second best midfielder in the world tho

  21. KDB4PREZ
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any help welcomed appreciated.

    Feel like mane>Sterling as 2 week punt, bought mane at 12.1 so no real value held in him. anyone else on this path?
    Would give me this team for the week.

    Gaza
    Rico/Kelly/Lundy
    Sterling/KDB/Son/Pulisic
    Ings/Vardy/Rashy(C)

    Evans/TAA/Fleck

    Would save next week and bring mane or Salah back in.

    A) mane>Sterling only Evans playing bench player and plays city
    B) Mane&Fleck>Ali&Richarlison -4
    C)Taa&Fleck>Fernández(new)&Richarlison -4
    D) Pulisic>Grealish then play Evans
    &Upgrade ings to Tammy next week

    Cheers and gl

  22. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg?

    Pope
    Lund, Baldock, Aurier
    Alli, kdb, grealish, son
    VAR

    Zaha, kelly, soy

    Any sub changes?

  23. Cahill17
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is trossard to Grelish worth a hit?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think so, trossard has a good fixture this week and brighton are playing very good attacking football

      1. Cahill17
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate! yeah i agree, i guess i just needed some confirmation bias lol.

  24. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Ings on wildcard?
    CHE TOT LEI coming up

    Who would you get a replacement in 3-4-3
    would consider 3-5-2 as well

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Check his history. He scores against anyone.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He still a good option imo... Other options in this range for me are Maupay, grealish and pukki if fit.

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        personally not buying into Grealish hype - think its a bit like Pulisic
        Pukki interesting, hopefully he drops in price. Agree with above comment he does against anyone and those teams not the best defensively outside of Leicester - hmm....

  25. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Tammy, Pulisic, TAA -> Rash, Alli, Aurier (-4) look like good moves? Would give me this for the blank gw -

    Guaita
    Lund Aurier Rico
    KDB Son Alli Maddison
    Vardy Rash Mousset

    Button Kelly Soy Mane (0ft 0.8m itb)

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Good moves, not sure about losing tammy tho! (i didn't have him all season btw)
      Moussett is annoying tbh because he always gets subbed around 60 mins.

  26. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit lads?

    Heaton
    Aurier | Lundstram | Rico | Kelly
    KdB | Mount | Cantwell
    Kane | Vardy | Greenwood

    Martin* | Soyuncu | Salah* | Mane*

    0FT, 0ITB

    Thanks

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      One of salah or mane to sonny or Mount to Grealish (if you are pretty sure Greenwood is going to start)

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mane to Son

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks both

  27. aree036
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone looking at Maupay? Good form and fixtures. Bigger points total that Gealish (appreciate diff positions). Only costs £5.8m

    1. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Owned him ealier in the season. He’s a great pick and good value

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      o/
      Was wondering if he is on penos?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Groß

    3. rkpower1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes my plan is to bring him in as my third striker in the next two weeks

    4. juho
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Great pick for GW20 onwards

    5. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Possibly ings switch gw20

  28. jia you
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you start out of these two in GW18?
    A. Zaha (new)
    B. McGinn (SOT)

    1. rkpower1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mcginn, newc pack defence with ten men, hard to break down and palace generally uninspiring going forward. Have just sold Zaha for Grealish...

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        hmmm McGinn playing quite deep in recent GWs but has a goal in him tbf, cheers

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        cheers, currently on A but a bit torn

    3. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one! Zaha imo!

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

  29. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Transfers done.-4

    Pulisic/Tieleman/Mings OUT

    Richarlson/Grealish/
    Vertonghen IN

    Lundstram (c)

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Well done my friend..not sure about captaining lundy thou

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      captaining Lundstram in an away game is stupid especially when you've got Richarlison against one of the poorest defences in living memory

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah il probably chicken out on that one tbf.

    3. jia you
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I planned on Lundstram(C) for the next two GWs but Brighton played very well v Palace so that game could be a tough one to call. Might change to Son and go on all in with my triple Spurs in the final game of the GW 🙂

  30. Scout15
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know what was LMS safety score this week?