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Scoutcast Episode 323 – Reacting to the Double and Blank Gameweeks

This week is pivotal for Fantasy managers as they look to navigate their way through a tricky set of fixtures as the season nears its conclusion.

The midweek announcement of a Double Gameweek 29 for Manchester City and Arsenal is among the key developments that our Scoutcast trio of Joe, Pranil (Lateriser12) and Az discuss in this busy episode of the Scoutcast.

They are also keeping a close eye on how Blank Gameweek 31 is shaping up, with this latest episode broadcast on Tuesday during Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup .

The deployment of chips will clearly be crucial in the Gameweeks ahead, so our trio look to cover as many permutations as they can.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of other topics to consider, including the ‘form versus fixtures’ debate that Southampton and Everton’s strikers are creating.

Teams and players who are highly motivated also come under scrutiny, with relegation and European places still up for grabs. In contrast, those already dreaming of their holidays are also debated in their chat.

The ‘Rough with the Smooth’ round-up of your Gameweek 28 scores focuses on how Leicester’s wavering form has been a hindrance for some and a blessing to others.

Az takes his turn to pick a differential, with a former favourite firmly in his sights.

Clean sheets get an airing and the Scoutcast crew round up proceedings with a look at their transfer and captaincy plans for Gameweek 29.

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BLANK GAMEWEEK 28 FPL MATCH REPORTS

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    KDB not playing 2 in a row. Is he maybe injured?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Or rested have to see after the game

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

      Which 2 did he not play in a row?

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He literally played in the last game.

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

      he came on as a sub last Sunday so did play some part

    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Step away from the crack pipe.

    6. Cant fit my Willian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Trolls like you need to a permaban. Useless.

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

        Can't take this comment seriously with that username! 😀

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Ok he was benched last time so rest 2 times in a row? Its possible I agree however I would advise closely monitoring the situation...

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

    Been away for a while and as the fixture ticker not updated can anyone tell me what teams have any DGW for the rest of this season other than city and Arsenal this week or is it all still up in the air?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      After tonight we know all teams who blank gameweek 31, they will play the fixture in 34 or 37.

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

        Cheers

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not quite, Arsenal tomorrow

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

          Man U tomorrow - but they are already blanking 31 anyway as SHU are through

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

    DCL essential.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Richa

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

        Both for 31 🙂

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aurier 😆

  5. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Spirs winning I am getting Cantwell and DCL. Maybe Richarlison

    Traore to Cantwell is given

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

      Why Cantwell?

      Norwich attack has been gash for ages. Early season attack form gone. He’s averaged 2.8 over the last ten game weeks.

  6. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Free hit at the ready!!!

    Ederson
    Walker D.Luiz Doherty Trent
    Salah Pépé DeBruyne
    Jota Aubameyang(C) Calvert-Lewin

    Thoughts?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      hope this is a draft and you didnt actually press it

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

      Mahrez over Pépé even with minutes managed. I’d put an Arsenal defender in ahead of Walker - double City defence too much

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        2 back to back clean sheets though??

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Worth taking a punt Walker looks nailed on with Ederson.. Luiz a loose cannon but could score between -3 and 15...

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

        Cue mass brawl between ARS and MCI with multiple red cards ... at least it will be the second match

    4. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kind of like it actually with the exception of D. Luiz

  7. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Nor vs Eve GW31 here we come.

  8. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who remember Bannan playing for Aston Villa? Was a prospect. Now playing for Sheffield vs ManCity.

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

      Barry wasn’t it?

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He's been Wednesday's best player for quite a few seasons now.

  9. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think about Saka as an option for the DGW?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I dont like it

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wingback, goals and assits more than possible.

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

      Decent if you need an Auba enabler but wouldn’t be just getting him in.

      1. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Got Jiminez, Jota and DCL up front and don't wanna get rid of any of them for Auba really

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

          Fair, 3 good picks. I wouldn’t just use an FT then to just get Saka.

          But if you’re not in, you can’t win...

    4. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd prefer Pépé or Auba but I'm kind of stuck so I'm opting for Saka as well. I think I'm going for him this week.

  10. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is Leicester's game a blank in GW 31 or it depends from the score tonight?

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

      Depends

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        What you mean?

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

          Depends on tonight

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

            😆

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

      only a blank if Leicester win tonight

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      LEI will play GW31 if they lose tonight.

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone interested in Jesus ? Looks to me that it's his time

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

      No he’s rubbish

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Check his stats lately. You will surprised

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          *be surprised

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            And he almost scored

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

          Everytime I watch him he misses most of the chances he gets. Infuriating player to own, especially with rotation on top

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

      Nah cause Mustafi will have him in his back pocket at the eithad this time next week 😉

  12. Shineonme
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do madd + Vardy to saka + Aub for a -8?

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

      Probably

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Are you going to cap Auba?

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

        I have KDB cap at the moment but if I do those moves I'll cap Aub

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Tough, good that you would cap Auba. I got rid of Vardy for Auba -4 😀

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

            The sad thing is I got rid of Aub for vardy last week 🙁

  13. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    0 Shots on target in Wednesday/Citeh game.

    Hmmm...

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

    Martial, Traore, Ings - > Bruno, Sarr, Jota(-4) ?

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

      I like it

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

    Has Daniel ever been approached for a Meet the Manager interview?

    If not, why not?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He probably still has a better history than Munday.

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Then again those FPL accounts managed by cats do too...

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Didn'y know Roof had a cat.

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

          Ruthless.

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

      Daniel O'Donnell has more of a chance

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You may have crossed the lines of decency with this post.

    4. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He would'nt let Jonty talk

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

        Something to do with duct tape?

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          No he wasn't 😉

  16. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone fancy a gamble on Sterling with him not in the starting 11 Tonight? Seems he could be a huge differential.

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

      Would probably punt him on a WC with Ederson & KDB.

      Can easily become a Mane/Salah in 31.

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

        3 games before Madrid, I feel there is a very good chance he plays both in gw29, benched for Burnley in GW30 ready for Madrid. History actually shows he doesn't actually get benched much at all.

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

          Think similar but it is Pep 😀

          A good differential!

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

            You can never 2nd guess Pep, but sterling is actually one who very rarely drops out historically similar to KDB who is classed as essential for this week. I feel now might be time for a big differential against playing players.

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

          He never gets benched in the big games. The last Madrid game, he was returning from injury.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      IMO will be like cheese through a grater.

    3. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I am captaining.

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

        I'm leaning to it as well.

  17. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    how likely is mahrez to play both matches in the DGW?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ha ha

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

      20%

  18. sweglet
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    got 1 ft, if i use my free hit then will i get 2 ft next week?

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

      No

  19. Dananz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone else considering KDB T(C)?

    I mean, they're reasonably tough fixtures, but that means he should probably play both, right? And he seems pretty fixture proof...

    I've still got my FH and BB, and could wait. But maybe it's worth a punt...

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Will he play both .? There is the real game too

      1. Dananz
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well, I guess being rested tonight gives him a good chance. And they could give him another breather against Burnley if they wanted to make sure he's fresh for Real...

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes definitely. He is very likely to play both now in my opinion. He hasn't started the last two and if he is to be rested again then Burnley seems more logical.

      1. Dananz
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly.

    3. Dananz
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Okay I'm going to do it. YOLO!

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Good luck! I'm 50/50 on it!

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

      thinking about it - as opposed to TC Auba

  20. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    TAA - Soy - Egan
    Salah - Mane - KDB - Barnes
    Vardy - Jimenez - Ings

    Button, Lascelles, Taylor, Dendoncker

    1FT, 0.8M ITB - Played TC in GW24

    A) Vardy + Barnes > Auba + Zaka (-4)
    B) Vardy + Soy > Auba + Kiko Femenia (-4)

    Best option guys ?
    Thanks.

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

      Depends if you will play free hit in gw 31. If not then definetily b

      1. Ronnies
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Is Kiko Femenia nailed ?

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

          He is watfords usual left back, and has just come back from injury one week ago gwtting back into the starting 11. But it is hard to judge on one gameweek offcourse.

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

    Nice of them to move the Man City vs Arsenal game to next Wedbesday so we can get to watch Arsenal play on a Championsleague night.

  22. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone ever seen Daniel and fpl virgin in the same room?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      My rank and history are 100 times better compared to yours 😉

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        OK,thats not subject Here
        GJ

      2. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You are from Bitola?
        I Like Darko Pančev

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

      Will I link you the video?

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I would'nt believe you still

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more having in mind GW 31 too:

    Pepe Richarlison and Cantwell

    Barnes KDB and Adama

    Please advise.

    Thanks

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

      Barnes KDB and Adama

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Adama probably won't play in GW 31 so the above combo has 2 more games in their hand. Barnes has blank too and Richarlison and Cantwell dont...

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

      Try make KDB, Rich & Cantwell work.

  24. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rp
    Wood to Jota and save a ft? Feel reluctant to shift Wood out as he plays gw31. Have KDB and Auba for the doubles already.

  25. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard holders - when are you planning to use it?
    Same question for triple captainers.

    I'm also wondering how corona may influence things in the coming weeks. Fixture postponements seem inevitable.

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

      gw32
      no idea. maybe now in gw29

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah - 29 is tempting. Isnt 32 a likely double? So we wont be able to use bench boost then or TC, if we keep it.

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I may be getting my weeks wrong...just read that 34 and 37 seem likely.

  26. MSTRKRFTSMN
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Gundogan! Gundogan is the key here.... 5.2m, rested in FA cup tonight. Fernandinho likely to be at centre back. He actually rarely misses a game in some way or another. Worth a punt?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Any City asset is worth a punt.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        ...

  27. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all, 1 FT and 2m ITB. Which move looks best

    A Lund > Doherty
    B Vardy > Jota
    C Ings > Jota
    D Vardy & Lund > Auba & Doherty for a minus 4 hit

    Guaita
    TAA / Robbo / Webster
    Salah / KDB / Barnes / Traore
    Vardy / Jimi / Ings

    Button / Cantwell / Williams / Lund   

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

      D

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

      D

  28. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best Lundstram replacement from:

    A) Doherty
    B) Otamendi
    C) Walker
    D) Alonso

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

      A

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

      A

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

      A

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

    I have 6 playing BW31 and 7 if Everton play. 3 FT to go.
    Anyone else in this position thinking of FH this week? (No Auba in my team)

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

    Is Otamendi worth considering for the DGW?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ha ha

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

      15 points in the reverse fixtures, probably certain starter, plus Burnley next .... what's not to like?