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Merry Christmas from Fantasy Football Scout

Christmas Day has finally arrived, providing many of us with a chance to take a much-needed break from Fantasy Premier League, as hard as that is.

While you’re doing your best to ignore FPL, everyone here at Fantasy Football Scout would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

While you’ll probably be digesting roast dinner rather than FPL content on this special day, I am sure many of you will be considering what to do with Son Heung-min after his Gameweek 18 red card.

Don’t forget, if you’re struggling to balance family life and FPL, former world champion Simon March has provided us with some much-needed tips. READ THEM HERE.

Thankfully, we had enough time to produce plenty of articles ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures so make sure you head over to our Gameweek 19 guide in the top menu for everything you need for tomorrow.

Until then, I would like to thank our many readers, listeners and viewers for another year of fantastic support for Fantasy Football Scout.

After the transitional season of 2018/19, with myself, Neale and Geoff coming onto the team, the 2019/20 campaign has been one of continued growth for the site.

Further increases in viewing figures and membership sign-ups have helped us invest back in more new signings including a team of talented ProPundits, video and community manager Andy Mears, as well as expanded involvement for FPL Family pair Sam and Lee Bonfield.

A great big thanks also goes to our team of mods for the thankless job they do for us every day.

That just leaves me to make another rare request for you to tear yourself away from the site for this one day of the year and spend some time with your family and friends.

Captain Sensible and the Scout Picks articles went up yesterday so there won’t be too much more to have a look at today.

We’ll be hearing from Pro Pundit Az Phillips a little bit later today but apart from that, it’s going to be a quiet one until the Boxing Day matches.

Once again, everyone here at Fantasy Football Scout, wishes you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a Christmas Tree of green arrows between now and the end of the season.

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  1. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I currently planned to bench one from Grealish, Ings and Maupay each week. Son out is a conundrum. Rest of front 8 picks itself.

    A) Son > Pogba, Martial or Moura
    B) TAA & Son > £5m defender & Salah - 4
    C) Son & Maupay > Cantwell & Kane - 4
    D) Son & Maupay > Martial/Moura & Abraham - 4

    Merry Christmas!

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking about A with Pogba personally, go crazy and jump on the train before it starts 😛

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        It's tempting

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

      I would do B if no WC left, otherwise C

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

      B. United with Pogba is having an audition for me this week, getting Pogba next week if seems promising

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers both. Dubious about loosing TAA

    4. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Done Robby/Son>Aurier/Salah last night. Son replacements weren't great and probably have to replace them with salah anyway. Otamendi an option for you.

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Unfortunately I'm down to 4.9 now

    5. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Full tem, pls?

  2. SkeletONv01
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Good morning folks 🙂

    Son > ?

    Maddy - KDB - Salah - Alli - ???
    Vardy - Tammy

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

      Mane, Rich or Pogba,depending on how punty you want to be

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        And cash. All shouts though

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

      I’ve done Son-> Richarlison

      With Carletto stating he wouldn’t come to Everton unless Rich and Digne remain at the club, I’m sure he will look to build around them.

      I’m hoping that means good returns for Rich in an advanced position

  3. Rotation's Alter Ego
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas all 🎄

    Have a good one 🙂

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Happy Christmas RAE x

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

      Merry Christmas to you too (congratulations to knocking me out of the FFS cup!)

  4. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Repost :

    1) TAA + Dendoncker
    2) Grealish + Maddison + 5.4 defender.

    If 1, then which one of Maddison and Grealish would you lose?

  5. Kaptenen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one;

    A) Cantwell (avl)
    B) Jota (MCI)
    C) Martinelli (bou)

    1. Azzastaan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

  6. Azzastaan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Kelly lund taa
    Kdb mane ali mount
    Vardy rashford tammy

    Who to Captain?

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

      Tammy for me

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tammy or Rashford

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

      The Lord.

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

    Merry Christmas from Serbia!

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Merry Christmas from Poland ;]

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

    Ramsdale or Henderson?

    1. Azzastaan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale after this week. This week Pope.

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

      Henderson, highest scoring gk

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

      Rams

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

    Merry Christmas one and all...
    Best improvements over the next few?
    A. Son to Grealish
    B. A plus Jimi to Kane or Rash (c) (-4)
    C. Son to Pogba
    D. C plus Rico/Soy to Digne (-4)

    There are other options for the Son move. I'm struggling to get on board with Rich/Moura but can be persuaded!

  10. Klein
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    So with pogba back what will be the penalty situation for united?

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

      Pogba within 1-2 weeks

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

      Tough to predict

    3. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tough but I think it is Rash since he has improved on those and have been taking quite many already. If Rash is out of pens then his appeal is quite much less

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

    Best combo going forward, really tough!!

    A: Taa + Alli + Maddison + Tammy
    B: Digne + Sterling + Maddison + Grealish/Pukki
    C: Aurier + Sterling + Maddison + Lucas
    D: Aurier + Sterling + Alli + Grealish

  12. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Captain who?

    A) Kane
    B) Alli
    C) KDB
    D) Grealish

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I would go with A

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

  13. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone

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

    Guys Merry Christmas to you all

  15. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Happy Hanukkah!!!

  16. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Happy Christmas you lot 🙂

  17. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Best captain?
    A) Salah
    B) Vardy
    C) KDB
    D) Tammy
    E) Rashford

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

      Punt Salah

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

      On Salah myself.

  18. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Would you take Martin or similar 4.1 or so keeper as a backup keeper on wc?

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

      Any 4m GK will do the job

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

        Was thinking if there is any reason for cheap rotation until Fab is back.

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

      Fans back so martin is dropped now most likely. If u need that .1 save it

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Guaita Martin looks good

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

      Thanks guys. Did not know Fabs is back soon. Probably just get Rams/Guaita + 4.0

  19. AI3user
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play two:

    A) Maddison
    B) Pereira
    C) Cantwell
    D) Kelly

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

      CD for me I think

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A & C

  20. Kno
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish, maddie or poggers as the 4th mid on a wc?

    Good ole 343 formation and joining mane, salah and kevin in the middle.

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

      Madds has been looking more attacking recently and Leicester has quite good power in corners. I was not convinced on Maddison before but I would probably get him long term. Grealish is bit similar but much worse team and didnt look good vs Saints from owner point of view.

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

      Early pog train. Think other 2 dry up shortly

  21. ZAWAd25
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    Gtg?

    Pope
    TAA Lundstram Kelly
    Mane Alli KDB Grealish
    Abraham (C) Vardy Rashford

    (Cantwell Dunk Rico)

    Thanks!

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

      Yup

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

    With only 1 available sub would you take a -4 for
    Son > mane?
    Price wise can wait until next gw before doing move but have Rico & son suspended and rotation could kick in

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

      -4 seems reasonable here. This is coming from player who has one hit total from this and previous season.

  23. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    GTG?
    1ft & 1.9 itb

    Pope
    Arnold, Kelly, Lund
    KDB, Alli(vc), Richarlison, Cantwell
    Vardy, Rashford, Abraham(c)

    (McGovern - Soyuncu, RicoX, SonX)

    Next GW plan: TAA&Son ---> VVD&Mane with 2 FT.

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

      Mane/salah yea

      1. T.Henry14
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        yea, Mane/Salah, still thinking 😉

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

          Both could solve this problem.... I'm getting both....

  24. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas all!

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Merry Xmas mate x

      1. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, have a good one And good luck on the footy tomorrow!

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Going to be a painful one to watch we sure need it. Have a lovely day x

          1. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            I’ve bought in Kane and captaining him, it’s going to end in tears 😆

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

    Is it worth doing this transfer for -4??
    Need to fund Salah move .....

    Son & Rashford >>>> Salah & Pukki

  26. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas all, try and tear yourselves away from here for a day would you! :p

  27. K00880033
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play Cantwell or D. James ?

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

      Cantwell

      1. K00880033
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Cantwell

      1. K00880033
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Will do

  28. Klein
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking about an early 2nd wc.

  29. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas!

    1 week punt on a 6.0 forward. How about king benteke?

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

      He played well the last game but I wouldn't

  30. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg?
    Guaita
    AWB - Lundstram - Robertson
    KDB - Richarlison - Maddison - Zaha
    Vardy - Rashford - Abraham

    (Cantwell, Soy, Rico)
    4.0 ITB 1 FT