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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 20

Don’t move from the sofa! Before the dust has had a chance to settle on Gameweek 19, Gameweek 20 is upon us. And with most teams having less than 48-hours rest between matches, Fantasy Premier League managers prepare themselves for rotation and unfamiliar starting XIs. 

Gameweek 20 also marks the halfway point in the season. And in what has been a topsy-turvy year for many, ranks remain tightly packed – less than a hundred points separates the top 100k from the top million, and there’s 135 points between the top 1million and the top 10,000. With 19 Gameweeks to go there’s all to play for. 

The tight turnaround presents an opportunity for FPL bosses. Predicted Line-Ups will be of particular interest, while Fantasy Football Scout’s Captain Sensible and Scout Picks will help with the all-important armband and transfer decisions.

What’s more, managers have just been handed their first Double Gameweek of the season. Liverpool and West Ham’s postponed Gameweek 18 encounter has been rearranged for Gameweek 24, giving both teams two matches instead of one in that particular round of fixtures. 

Typing faster than a seven-year-old unwraps Christmas presents, Neale examined the implications for Fantasy bosses. He noted that it’s the first-ever Double Gameweek for Mohamed Salah and perhaps an opportunity to deploy the Triple Captain chip. That 135-point gap will be bridged in no time.

The Egypt international currently leads the captain poll for Gameweek 20. Ahead of Sunday’s match at Anfield, Liverpool have been afforded 24 hours more rest than their opponents Wolves. And how will last night’s dramatic second-half comeback against Manchester City affect Nuno Espírito Santo’s men?

Earlier this month the Wolves boss described his team’s schedule as “crazy”, “absurd” and “not human”. So despite very little rotation so far, changes would seem likely. Meanwhile counterpart Jurgen Klopp had this to say following his side’s comprehensive win over Leicester City:

Fresh legs always helped us now since we changed a little bit more frequently. Like in the Everton game in the league, for example, we made five changes and they were absolutely necessary on one side but really impressive performance-wise. So, we will do that as well now, of course, we have to and we will. That’s how it is. We have four more adult players [to rotate]… for the others it will still take a while, so that’s our squad and we have to deal with it as good as possible.

– Jurgen Klopp

The good news for Salah owners is that he was withdrawn early on Thursday and could therefore be less at risk of rotation. The Egyptian was also very unlucky to blank at the King Power.

A combined Captain Sensible and Scout Picks article this week highlights his potential. Man City players also standout with Raheem Sterling topping the points predictions on this site’s Rate My Team.

Kevin De Bruyne performs well in a number of categories and, like Salah, was withdrawn early in Gameweek 19. With Guardiola confirming after the game that his substitution was made with Gameweek 20 in mind. Manchester City top the latest DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds provided by G-Whizz.

As Andy noted in his Gameweek 20 Q&A video, players rested in Gameweek 19 would seem more assured of a start this weekend. Danny Ings is one such player, and the in-form Southampton forward is expected to return to the starting XI for this afternoon’s match against Crystal Palace.

He also fancies Christian Pulisic to return to the Chelsea side and urges managers to keep faith with Tammy Abraham. He reasons that new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta won’t have had enough time to improve their defence significantly. Only three teams this season have conceded more goals at home than the Gunners. 

Manchester United fan Andy offered his thoughts on Paul Pogba. An injury to Scott McTominay could see the Frenchman occupy a deeper role and with Marcus Rashford seemingly on penalties, Andy feels Anthony Martial is the midfielder of choice.

Elsewhere an injury concern for Dele Alli means the Spurs midfielder is a doubt for the trip to Norwich. He’s not included in Neale’s predicted line-up and is replaced by Lucas Moura in the Scout Picks.

Jamie Vardy does, however, make the Scout selection despite not being included in the predicted starting XI. He has form and an enticing fixture in his favour although, as Pro Pundit Holly points out in her hot topic, manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed there will be rotation for West Ham.

Finally, following his impressive 24-point haul in Gameweek 19, Andy asked whether we should bring Trent Alexander-Arnold straight back in. However the Liverpool full-back is still at risk of suspension – currently on four yellow cards, a booking against Wolves would see him miss Gameweek 21.

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2,278 Comments Post a Comment
  1. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Abraham owners?

    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Benching

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sold

      1. andre_c
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        For who?

    3. Mongreloid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sold

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

      held

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Gone miserably

    6. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      On the verge of selling

  2. AVFCChris1984
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I took out KDB and Jimi for Ali and Rashford 3 gw's ago and it's lost me 30 points. I really want KDB back.

    I can do Zaha, Maddi & Pereria to KDB, Traore & Soy.

    Do you think it's worth a -4

  3. Konig Luther
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Greenwood unlikely to start today?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      James starts instead

    2. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yup back in the bench

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

    Final WC spot:

    - Ings
    - Moura

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      ings

  5. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bench order correct?

    Simpson, Lundy, Donkey

    1. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I playRico btw

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      i’d put lund first

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

    GTG?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Kelly Soy
    Salah(C) KDB Alli Grealish
    Vardy Rashford Maupay

    Martin Lund Guilbert Dendo

    Cheers all.

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sure

  7. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone?

    Kelly and Pope to Guaita and Sidibe?(-4)

    Or just pope to Guaita?

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

      Good moves. I would even for a hit.

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

      Just pope to Guaita

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah maybe that’s best

  8. Mongreloid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Have exact money to do mane over Sterling on this WC - do I do it?

    Ryan Ransdale
    Rico Kelly TAA Lundstram Soyuncu
    Salah Sterling(/Mane) KDB Grealish Cantwell
    Vardy Rashford Greenwood

  9. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry repost but need more.... pretty please.... On WC... Pick one...

    A. Kane / Martial / Dendonc
    B. Rashford / Moura / Traore

    Ta and GL

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Mongreloid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  10. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which one on WC?

    A) Ramsdale, Kiko, Sidibe, Salah
    B) Foster, Rico, Aurier, Salah
    C) Foster, Rico, Sidibe, Mane

  11. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    1) Ryan Kelly (5th def) Muapay
    2) ramsdale reid Inga

  12. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Anything wrong with this setup?

    Pope
    Aurier - TAA - Kelly
    Alli - Martial - KDB - Mane
    Kane (C) - Jiminez - Abraham

    Bench order Dunk - Lundy - Cantwell

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Very strong team.
      Got Pope myself, and am considering swapping with a keeper who has better fixtures.

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

    A) Rashford & Traore
    B) Maupay & Alli*

    Cheers

  14. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which one on WC?

    A) Kiko - Taylor - Ryan

    B) Rico - Kelly - Ramsdale

    1. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Taylor doesnt play

  15. Teomi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Repost bottomed

    Stupid to save this week and have 2 ft next week?
    1,5 itb

    Pope
    Soy Robbo Rico
    Salah (c) kdb Alli Grealish
    Vardy rash Abraham

    Button kelly lunds saka

  16. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Help me choose 1 please?

    A.Henderson to Heaton
    B.Mane to Salah
    C. Both of the above
    D. Hold and lose transfer

  17. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo would you rather have:

    A) TAA + Kiko
    B) VVD + Soy or Aurier

  18. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Latest on Dele?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Travelled

  19. Goonsquad245
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Salah has actually played more minutes than Mane in their last 3 games...not trying to scaremonger but not sure the rotation fears are as clear cut

    1. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Last 3, yes. Overall, No.

  20. Dbz91
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve decided to go Vardy (C) in the hope if he doesn’t play he will get 0 minutes (somebody mentioned baby imminent and he has played 90 mins every game this season)

    Allison
    Soy, Robertson, Rico
    Cantwell, Mane, KDB (vc), Grealish
    Ings, Rash, Vardy (c)

    KDB has got to play after getting subbed on 63 mins last night so a reliable VC

    Who to play in Def?

    A. Rico
    B. Tomori
    C. Lundstram

    1. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

  21. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    On WC guys need last mid spot 5.9 or under to accompany

    Mane KDB Maddison Alli

    1. Atters
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Traore

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This is what im currently on

    2. Dbz91
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Harry Wilsons stats were immense before he went out INJ. He should be back in the frame

      5.9

  22. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    First on bench if Alli no show

    A Greenwood
    B Lundstram
    C Kelly

    1. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      BCA

  23. Origi-nal
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    For a 2 week punt

    Pereira & Richarlison > Sidibe & Mahrez

  24. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Thoguhts?
    A) Sidibé + Kane
    B) Webster + Aguero

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

  25. Firefoxed
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who first in bench? Rico or Kelly

    1. Firefoxed
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Any idea!

  26. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Went with the Mane Salah combo.
    Fun to watch.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same

  27. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    With so many potential non-starters, or players getting limited cameo appearances this must surely be the one week when you really have to nail your captain choice.

    Salah / Kane / KDB / Rashford appear to be the. Most nailed on and viable captain options. Anyone else?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

  28. Atters
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Best Henderson replacement? Like Ramsdale but don't want the double up with Rico - Pickford maybe?

  29. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Cantwell or Rico first sub?

  30. Indio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all, is this one of those rare weeks to bench Lord, or should I still play him?

    Pope
    TAA, Sidibe, Kelly
    Salah (C), KDB (V), Grealish, Alli
    Tammy, Rash, Vardy

    Current bench:
    Cantwell, Lunds, Rico