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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Double Gameweek 24

The much-anticipated first Double Gameweek of the season has arrived!

Don’t forget to set your teams – the deadline is at 18:30 GMT, which leaves just enough time for a quick round-up of the latest opinion and stats across Fantasy Football Scout.

It’s all about Liverpool in Gameweek 24, with FPL managers having to make decisions on which trio to include and who to captain. Persuasive arguments in favour of one player or another are being bandied about, and perhaps the best advice came from Joe in this week’s Captaincy Video:

The best thing is to keep an open mind, there’s a lot of good stats for [Liverpool players]

– Joe

We should also set our expectations levels and not get too despondent if the Gameweek doesn’t start as we hope. As David reported in his excellent Captain Sensible article:

West Ham (13) have allowed the third-most number of big chances over the last four, while no team, not even Liverpool have conceded fewer than Wolves (four).

– David

So we could have to wait until the final match of the Gameweek on Wednesday 29 January before we feel the benefit of this exciting DGW – you have been warned! As Greyhead observed in his regular round-up of The Great and The Good, will the D in DGW stand for disappointing, devastating or dream?

Many of us value the opinion of elite FPL managers, but there is no consensus to be found:

Much will depend on what form the triple Liverpool takes with Mark, Joe and FPL General already committing to a double attack but as previously reported Sean Tobin has already doubled down in defence along with other notable Hall of Famers Stephen Harrap, Fabio Borges and Marlen Rattiner.

– Greyhead

Lateriser12 is one of the in-form managers following his recent surge up the rankings thanks to captain Aguero. He joined Joe and Az on this week’s Scoutcast and offered his insights on Liverpool and their opposition. He will be handing the armband to Mané.

Having re-watched highlights of Liverpool’s recent matches, he felt they had been very lucky not to concede a goal in their last seven matches. He also pointed out that Wolves have scored in every home match they’ve played in this season. This backs-up David’s observation in the Captain Sensible article:

Yes, Liverpool have seven clean sheets in a row and are top of the league for shots in the box and big chances conceded over the last four, but goals for Wolves and West Ham are not necessarily out of the question. Both clubs are in the division’s top half for big chances in the last four matches.

– David

While Az pointed out that Mané’s touch heatmap has not been too encouraging of late – the biggest highlighted area was out wide on the right – Lateriser12 paid more attention to his recent shots heatmap, which are all very close to goal. Closer than Salah’s shots, indeed.

Of course, as Joe has been reminding us recently, FPL is just a game. You play against other people and therefore player ownership is a factor.

A strong differential captain mentioned by David and Sam in recent weeks is Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian has had more shots in the box and big cChances in his last four away matches than both Mane and Salah. 

And if money is a worry, both Az (in the Scoutcast) and Tom Freeman have picked out Joe Gomez as a differential pick

Finally if you haven’t seen Legomané’s beautiful “Double” Gameweek spreadsheet they are well worth a look and highlight how some of us might be overlooking defenders. 

Away from the debate surrounding the Liverpool players, Troy Deeney has been tipped to do well away to Aston Villa. The Watford captain has been included in this week’s Scout Picks and is the focus of Pep Pig‘s predictions article.

Spurs find themselves top of the latest DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds provided by G-Whizz with an enticing home match against Norwich City. And Joe is in danger of having his dullard status revoked as he contemplates adding Cresswell to his side for their two fixtures in Gameweek 24. The West Ham full-back has played the most key passes of any of his colleagues since Gameweek 21.

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  1. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Yoo

  2. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ready to Roll?

    Ryan
    TAA(TC) Robertson Holgate
    KDB Maddison Grealish Mane (vc)
    Vardy Maupay Ings

    McCarthy Cantwell Kelly Lund

    1. jontybonty
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wolves will score against pool. Wouldn’t recommend tc on Trent.

      1. HearMeRoar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        They didn't score in the reverse fixture.

        TC on TAA is definitely the most fun option this week. I'm all in!

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          That's it, it's a game and he's highly likely to score the highest this GW

  3. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TC or not TC?

    1. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TC!

    2. Queens of the South Age
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Went against it. Not feeling it this week. Would rather wait till a week I'm more excited to play it.

      1. SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Congrats on getting no 1!

        1. Queens of the South Age
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks mate. Huge amount of luck and don't expect to be there after this gameweek. If only I'd managed it during an international break and got 2 weeks out of it instead of 2 days. 🙂

          1. SuperMane Returns
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Still an impressive achievement. Good Luck in this DGW 🙂

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

            Screenshots last a lifetime mate

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Wow incredible!

      2. FPLGeezer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not fancy TC to try cement your place for a bit longer?

        1. Queens of the South Age
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Nah. I'd just be following the crowd when I don't feel like playing it. I'll get my chance at a nice triple once you've all played it.

          1. FPLGeezer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Good luck! Going with your gut feeling the one no regrets that way!

      3. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        World no.1 here jesus.

        I feel much better now as I too want to save it.

        Who are you captaining though?

        1. Queens of the South Age
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Salah

          1. Queens of the South Age
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            With TAA and Robbo

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

      It's all about the TC this week

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

    Would you..?

    Chasing...

    Guaita
    TAA Soy Kelly Aurier (Lund)
    Salah (c) Grealish Sterling (Traore Cantwell)
    Vardy Ings Jimi

    2FT

    a) Jimenez and Sterling -> Firmino and Zaha (I thinks Moura, Martial wont do)

    b) Sterling and Traore -> Mane and Noble

    c) Sterling and Jimi -> Mane and Deeney

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

  5. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which way to go?

    A) Sidibe + Traore > VVD + Fleck
    B) Sidibe + Soyuncu > VVD + 4.4 (Webster/Lacelles/Tanganga/WIlliams)
    C) Soyuncu/Sidibe + Maddison > VVD + Grealish

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  6. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Need to of these bench please!!!

    A) Traore
    B) Dunk
    C) Aurier
    D) Greenwood
    E) Cantwell

    Thanks,

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

      Cantwell

  7. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A. Maddison -> Son

    B. Traore -> Martial

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely not A. Probably B or save

  8. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Used my TC already, do I captain Mane or Salah?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah

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

      Whoever you’d captain if you still had TC

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Locked & Loaded. Good luck people !!!

      McCarthy
      TAA • Soy • Aurier
      KDB • Salah[TC] • Grealish • Mané • Mahrez
      Vardy • Maupay
      (McGov. Greenwood. Rico. Lunds)

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Post fail 😆

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

        Good luck Brucie

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Not had that name in a while haha

          1. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I know...but you need to bring it back, he’s out performing Rafa.

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Haha. True. Although we’ve spent 100m since the first half of last season

              1. HamezMace
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                Who did Bruce buy? Joelinton....was he even a Bruce signing?

                1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 2 months ago

                  Almiron, Joelinton, Saint Max. Joelinton was the reason Rafa went. Rafa wanted Rondon but the club wanted Joelinton

                  1. HamezMace
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 2 months ago

                    So the only Bruce signing was Saint Max, who’s looking good...and maybe Willems?

                    Either way, credit where it’s due, Bruce going a great job with a team many thought would be relegated.

                    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 2 months ago

                      He is doing a great job but your comparison of Rafa vs. Bruce for the first half of the season includes 100m more investment for this first half of the season vs last is all I’m saying

                      1. HamezMace
                        • 9 Years
                        4 years, 2 months ago

                        Struggling to find this £100m.

                        Almirón was a Rafa signing in January ‘19.

                        Bruce got Andy Carroll on a free.

                        Got Joelinton, but lost Rondon.

                        Major plague of injuries too.

                        Think people are still being too harsh on Brucie.

                      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 2 months ago

                        Rafa didn’t have Almiron in the first half of last season.

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

      Mane

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

    Hi so i need reason for one of those although obv i have a lot for any of them

    A Save ft
    B Bring Snod for traore
    C Bring Doucoure for traore
    D Bring Williams for Taylor
    E Bring Williams for Kelly, bench Kelly
    F) Bring Williams for Kelly, bench Traore
    G) Bring Haller for Jimmy

    For two gws presumambly and want Traore/Jimmy back then anyway (so costing two Transfers)

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd save.

  10. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Final gtg check! 0ft 0.5itb

    Guiata
    Taa soy Cathcart
    Salah(tc) mane kdb moura
    Vardy ings dcl

    Button kelly Lund dendo

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice - few differentials too. GL

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks! My moura differential hasn’t paid off so far! Hopefully that changes! Good luck to you too

  11. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bobby TC anyone?

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      0/

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        If I find out that Aguero is being benched today, yes. If not, I'm regular-captaining Salah.

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tempting me stop it

  12. Adzy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    All set for this game week let's hope for 100+ points. Good luck all

    Ryan
    Taa(vc) Holgate robbo
    Son mane(TC) kdb martial
    Ings vardy maupay

    Button soy lundy d.Luiz

    1. jontybonty
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

  13. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Posted this earlier, if you're trying to decide who to Captain/to draft in.

    It might help (or confuse) someone.

    Too long to read - im taking a chance on Mane (40% more away points more than Salah this season is significant)

    Total Points (Season)

    Salah 133
    Mane 146
    Firmino 102
    TAA 128

    Total Away Points (Season)

    Salah 41
    Mane 58
    Firmino 58
    TAA 67 (*24 vs Leicester)

    Points Last 6 matches (4 at home)

    Salah 45
    Mane 37
    Firmino 29
    TAA 60 (*24 vs Leicester)

    Last 4 Away Matches

    Salah 24
    Mane 30
    Firmino 32
    TAA 33 (*24 vs Leicester)

    Away Attacking Frequency (5 or more points)

    Salah 4 times
    Mane 5 times
    Firmino 6 times
    TAA 6 times

    Blank Frequency (3 points or less - all GWs)

    Salah 10 times
    Mane 9 times
    Firmino 13 times
    TAA 9 times

    Blank Frequency Away (all GWs)

    Salah 6 times
    Mane 5 times
    Firmino 4 times
    TAA 4 times

    Double Digit Hauls (Season)

    Salah 5
    Mane 6
    Firmino 2
    TAA 4

    You could easily make a case for all 4.
    They’re all very decent options.

    Salah
    On form, peno possibilty, explosive but lowest away points scorer of the 4

    Mane
    Top Liverpool points scorer, outperforming Salah away from home, explosive but form needed now

    Firmino
    Consistent away, but not as explosive, lower risk/reward

    TAA
    Great form, consistent (even allowing for his 24 points vs Leicester) but risk of an 8 pointer could destroy a rank

    I’ve been changing my mind between the 4.

    Settled on Mane for now.
    Strikes the balance between consistency/big returns, with away form.

    The fact that Hammers are vulnerable at the back in the air is also a factor in Mane s favour

    Good luck and apologies for the rough formatting/any errors etc, wasnt planning on posting

      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        lol - excellent 🙂

      2. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        🙂 very good...where's Rushie?

  14. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Had TC on Mane since the game refreshed. My head is being turned by TAA though.

    Wish I had Salah!

  15. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Salah or Mane ?
    Who to make captain?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah. More exciting

  16. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    My head hurts.

  17. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which of these should I do

    A. Rico --> Holgate
    B. Richarlson/Traore --> Grealish
    C. Richarlson/Traore --> Docoure
    D. Richarlson + Abraham —> 10.6mid + Maupay/DCL for a -4
    E. Any other suggestions

    And Salah or TAA captain

  18. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best facilitator to afford Traore > Grealish (free):

    1) Ryan > McCarthy
    2) Soy > Williams
    3) Soy > Lascelles
    4) Jimenez > DCL

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1

  19. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Own Mane, Firmink and Robbo. Owning Firmink is enough of a differential or should I cap him as well?

    Also, Traore to Doucoure/Snodgrass worth a -4?

  20. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one:

    A: Vardy & Ings to Aguero & Firmino
    B: Jiminez & Dendoncker to Greenwood & Mane

    Have Salah and TAA

  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Locked & Loaded. Good luck people 🙂

    McCarthy
    TAA • Soy • Aurier
    KDB • Salah[TC] • Grealish • Mané • Mahrez
    Vardy • Maupay
    (McGov. Greenwood. Rico. Lunds)

    1. BigBillyBass
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah has 1 away goal all season and that was against Bournemouth

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Time to explode then!

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

      Stay firm Rafa - good luck

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You too matey

  22. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Ings?

    Just brought him on my wildcard -best replacement upto 6.9m? Deeney or DCL?

    1. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why would you sell? He’s on fire!

      1. jonnybhoy
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Only just brought him in and hes supposely not in the tean

  23. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Reece James -> Robbo
    Rich -> up to 8.9?

    Yay

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Martial for me but Grealish/Trossard if you want to store nuts

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I have Grealish already

        ta

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Can always go rogue with Mahrez Dilva Moura etc

  24. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TC = Total Carnage

  25. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench order correct?

    Lundstram
    Cantwell
    Rico

  26. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is TAA at all a rotation risk for one of these 2 games with Matip being back now? Could Gomez play one game at RB?

    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Arguably Gomez needs a rest to though. Front three more of a rotation risk

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

      No risk of rotation for me. First match is Thursday and he will be rested for the FA cup game.

  27. jorgenoj
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Firmino + Maddison + Martial
    B) Mane + Greenwood + Martial
    C) Mane + Grealish + DCL (-4)

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  28. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go and save a ft?

    McCarthy
    TAA - Soy - Kelly
    Salah(TC) - Mane - KdB - Maddison - Grealish
    Ings - Vardy

    (Button - Greenwood - Lundstram - Kiko)
    1 FT, 0.7ITB.

  29. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    start Lunds Rico or Targett?

    Currently on Targett

  30. BraxterStockman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who to Bench?

    A) Jimenz
    B) Kelly