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

    N'didi back in the Leicester line-up tomorrow is good news for Maddison and Vardy owners

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

      Lets see, might not make any difference.

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      And Soyuncu owners

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      better for defence

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

      Watched your post before KO
      Played Soyuncu immediately.

      Thanks for posting bro

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

        I benched him based on no N’didi...oh well

  2. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would love:
    Kelly CS/BAPs, Ings full rest, Lundstram off the bench (mine and IRL) to wipe the City CS 🙂

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

      Kelly Cs would be immense actually

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

    I knew getting Aguero on WC I'd have to put up with benchings but didn't expect it first gameweek after he's just 5 in 2!

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

      *scored 5 in 2

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Pep has to protect him. He's really injury prone.

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Not really. Pep's an id!ot!

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

      Thanks to FPL Subscriber I got him out in injury time could burn me though Aguero might come on a score

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

        Ah was it rumoured on here then?

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

          Yes him and Ings both correct too

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

            Damn missed that, though probably wouldn't have changed my decision

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

          Yeah, you were too busy getting your lame weekly deadline posts copied and ready to paste.

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

            Never gets old 🙂

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              *funny

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

                Cheer up Fitzy!

                1. Fitzy.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 2 months ago

                  😆

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

        I bought him in on WC too. Stay patient. He could always come on and score. Plus the fact it’s an easy swap to Aubameyang who has a nice run coming up!

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

          Oh yeah 100%

        2. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Scores from the bench when its 0-0 at 75 mins ..., right?

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Remember when the great Berbatov got 5 in 2 and Ferguson dropped him, couldn't understand it.

  4. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Don’t flop now DCL - please

  5. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pep doesnt give a damn about form

    Kun scores 5 goals in last 2 and still gets benched. Same goes for Mahrez

    Kneejerkers will never learn 😉

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That's why I sold Aguero before he ran riot. Peproulette.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      that's probably why they are running away with the league

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

      the legendary roulette master

  6. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Early advantage for the professionals this DGW.

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

      Lets wait for final whistle 😉

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      This.

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What is that ?

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

      Aguero benched will have the casuals in absolute tears

    5. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Casuals that missed the deadline with their captain on Vardy will have the last laugh

    6. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      People talking about casuals and referring to themselves as professionals is proper cringeworthy.

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

        And in a game of sheer luck rather laughable.

  7. SB007
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jesus
    Jesus
    Jesus !!

  8. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I hope no one got Aguero after his haul last week...

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

      sure no one

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      :/

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

      Surely not when City had 3 away games in the next 4 and Aguero was always likely to not start at least 1 of those fixtures

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

      Aguero to Jimenez. Happy.

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

    Rico is so going to haul tonight. Finally sold.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Last sub for me!

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ake back should help Bournemouth but they have been dire

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Amen
      Started him over Ingsy Soyuncu & Lundstram

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

      Rico to save my GW. CS and assist, Max bonus.

  10. Skalla
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez 1st sub, let's go!

  11. SB007
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lol to those who put Ag in

    1. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Your name says everything that needs to be

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

    Laporte to be the highest scorer in a DGW once again

    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      had him for all 3 DGWs last year... absolute legend 😎

  13. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Predictions time

    BOU 0-2 BrI
    Villa 1-1 Wat
    Palace 2-0 Sou
    Eve 0-0 New
    SU 0-2 MC
    CHE 2-0 ARS

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I predict all the results will suit my FPL team

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

        That is a given thing. No need to explicitly tell that mate 😉

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      0-1
      1-1
      0-0
      1-0
      0-2
      1-1

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

      Good predictions

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Palace concede one by Long and i´m fine with that. Everton to win 1 or 2-0. As a Dunk owner i fear Bou to score, typical when they have not scored in 4 games. Chelsea might win but i think with conceded goal, 2-1? Now i put Grealish in for Ings i hope for many Villa goals, but slim hope. Watford good

  14. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    This team news stuff reminded me of the good old days when the deadline was 7:30 for 8pm midweek kick offs

  15. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TC Mane locker in, been the best one of the pair throughout the season - went with my head and not my heart.

    Best of luck all, I’d be interested to hear who you went for and why

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

      And started ings - he’ll come on and score

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mane. Don't own Salah.

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

        Easier

    3. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah.
      Mane looked fcuked at the weekend! 😀

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

        Couldn’t hit a barn door lately.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Then bam! Hat trick

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        That’s what he wants you to think

        1. Bubbles1985
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          We can revisit this post next week...

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah. Heart over head.

  16. Keep Calm and Play On
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pep you bald fraud! I hope they go 2-0 in 20

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Read your username out loud.

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    @Tsparkes

    Lundy dropped or rested?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not really the person to ask that question 😀

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        although maybe he really was right after all

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Surely a random kid instantly knows the inner workings of the mind of a manager of a football club from the same city as him.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          absolutely no reason why that shouldn't be the case, imo

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Dropped I reckon. Don't think he is nailed anymore.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

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

      Dropped imo, he's been in awful form and been given enough chances

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

        Even our Lord needs a rest

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          The Lord knows which fixture to avoid!

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

          Hope you're right cause he's on my bench but not getting my hopes up

    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      two subbings after 70 and then he gets rested, signs that could mean dropped but also could be tactical. It certainly gives people a headache, and that is nice.

  18. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Went triple Salah 5 mins before deadline. Praying I'll be calling him a little dancer and nothing worse by end of next week.

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

      Haha almost did the same, always painful if it doesn’t pay off

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Almost did same, but just c for me

    3. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Well done.

  19. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Salah Tc didn’t have balls to tc TAA. I feel angry with myself

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Don't be so hardon yourself. Punch

      1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Your balls.

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I had the balls. Semi regret it now but let’s see

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

      You can't regret that. He's basically as good as anyone in fpl against two leaky teams playing for the champions of Europe.

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

      Easier to watch a game without that clean sheet falling

  20. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings on the bench... Why??!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      tired leggies

    2. Mr. Mystic
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Needs rest. I saw this just before deadline, but still fancy him to come off bench and score

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

      Coming on for a brace v tired leggies

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Boring being mid table

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

      FA cup

  21. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Already thinking about the next game week. Got 1 free transfer and 1.1 in the bank. Any ideas?

    Guaita Button
    TAA Soy Lund Sidibe Reid
    Mane Salah KDB Grealish Hayden
    DCL Vardy Ings

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

      Soy to a second Sheff U defender for their nice run of fixtures (Stevens/Baldock)?

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

        Would result in playing Ings (which is not that bad). I was thinking about getting Fleck in for Hayden but the defence needs work as well

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

      Relax champ

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

        Just bored that's all

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Could always play a 4-4-2? Fleck is a decent option too, just feel double SU defence is a great option.

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

        True. Going for someone cheap like Lascelles is tempting too

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

      I'm planning Sidibe to Lascelles

  22. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Did a last minute transfer of Ings to DCL, hopefully it will pay off...

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same here but was a -4

  23. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Us ‘pros’ could have done with Lunds having an easy fixture which the casuals would of played him in not knowing benching was secured

  24. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    May the FPL Gods smile upon my Trent Triple Captaining brethren.

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

      Stupid sexy Flanders

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Traore break Jimmy goal. Cs gone.

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Fair play to you. I just didn't dare do it, my ML is so tight.

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

      Feels like I'm wearin' nothin at all, nothin at all.

  25. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Besic essential. Tsparkes was correct all along!

  26. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will Tosun be on pens for palace? No mili

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Think only you care ?

      1. st4rty
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I care.

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

          😉

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      decent chance of that

      between him and ayew?

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

        Set pieces page shows PVA, Benteke and Townsend after Mili, while aye was still in the team. None of those 3 are playing either, good chance I reckon

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          just specualtion based on him being a striker and they often take pens. His brother is good at them, dunno if Jordan is though

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

    Last minute free transfers Richarlison to Mané (Salah TC) and Aguero to Haller- plan to get Ings after Liverpool game

    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      great stuff

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

    Will be interesting to see who used the TC in our mini leagues, and on whom...

    Makes things interesting!

  29. boc610
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mo's away form is being turned into a horror series by Netflix

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Future performance not affected by past performance

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        maybe he can be hypnotised into thinking Molineux is actually Anfield

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

    I swapped Ings for Haller. Had a feeling he’d be benched. Still a punt but glad I did.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I won't be glad until I see that Ings 1-pointer

    2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      nice