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Gameweek 32+ Scout Picks focus on Arsenal, Wolves and Man United

Arsenal, Wolves and Manchester United form the spine of the Gameweek 32+ Scout Picks.

We have chosen to start two options from each of these clubs as they face Norwich, Aston Villa and Brighton over the next few days.

This starting XI was selected by our editorial team and came in exactly on budget of £85.0m.

Goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez (£4.2m) has quickly become the go-to ultimate budget goalkeeper on account of his exceptionally cheap price and guaranteed starts. Arsenal defence has not filled us with great confidence recently but a clean sheet against Southampton should count for something. Mikel Arteta’s men have the privilege of facing Norwich this week, who have failed to score in six of their last seven.

Defender

Matt Doherty (£6.4m) has become one of the most consistent Fantasy assets of recent times, adding an eighth clean sheet of the campaign against Bournemouth. Since Gameweek 25, the Wolves right-back has averaged 6.4 points per game. With clean sheet and attacking returns potential to his name, a meeting Aston Villa is the perfect fixture to bring out his best once again.

Crystal Palace have kept four clean sheets from a possible five since Gameweek 27 and a home meeting with Burnley this round suggests more returns at that end of the pitch. Enter Patrick van Aanholt (£5.6m), who has two double-digit hauls in the last five matches and a hand in Palace’s set pieces.

An improving Spurs defence is good news for owners of Serge Aurier (£5.0m) ahead of a meeting with Sheffield United. The Blades’ attack has been goal-shy to the extreme since the Premier League restart, while Aurier has returned either a clean sheet, an assist or goal in three of his last four outings.

Midfielders

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Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) is our pick from Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool in Gameweek 32+. His free-kick goal against Chelsea was his ninth attacking return against so-called ‘big six’ opposition this season, more than any other FPL midfielder. He has averaged 11 points per start since the Premier League returned too.

Son Heung-min (£9.7m) may be operating in a wider role than we’d like since the return of Harry Kane, but we expect him to be involved against Sheffield United. Even with Dean Henderson and John Egan back in the side, the Blades are likely to give up a large number of chances, as they have done for most of the season. Son came close to a double-digit haul against West Ham last time out, VAR ruling out his excellent strike for offside. That could be the motivation he needs for Gameweek 32+.

Anthony Martial (£8.1m) crept under the radar before Gameweek 31+, but we won’t let him stay there. The return of Paul Pogba to the Manchester United midfield may have impacted on the monopoly Bruno Fernandes had on creativity, but it has supercharged the supply-lines for the team’s centre-forward. Martial is joint-top of the league for shots in the box and big chances over the last four matches, indicating there could be more to come against Brighton.

Christian Pulisic (£6.9m) has re-established himself as an option for those interested in the Chelsea attack. Two goals in as many games, denied a third by Kyle Walker’s goal-line clearance on Thursday, is more than enough for anyone after a poorly-owned punt. West Ham are the perfect opponent to help Pulisic continue his purple patch, David Moyes’ men conceding at least twice in eight of their last nine matches.

Forwards

Is it time to invest in Arsenal assets after Gameweek 28? 5

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) may be without a goal in each of his last four but he has been remarkably unlucky. Some excellent defending was enough to negate his flurry of shots against Brighton while only a Jack Stephens red card denied the Arsenal man’s journey through on goal at Southampton. Norwich’s defence has made some improvements since the turn of the year but has still conceded at least twice on each of their last trips to face top-seven opposition. Aubameyang also netted a brace the last time he faced the Canaries, registering his joint-highest Gameweek score of the season in the process (13 points).

Marcus Rashford‘s (£9.0m) role in Manchester United’s attack has turned him into an incredibly appealing FPL asset. A role on the left-hand side of attacking midfield means he can create for his team-mates as well as cut inside and shoot. That means he has 13 attacking returns in as many Premier League appearances since Gameweek 12. 

Raúl Jiménez (£8.3m) has been the model of consistency in recent times. He has four goals in his last five outings, also finding the net the last time Wolves faced Aston Villa this season.

Substitutes

Mat Ryan (£4.7m) has the potential to rack up a hatful of saves against Manchester United in Gameweek 32+. He sits inside the top-five among all goalkeepers for save percentage over the last four matches, stopping 83.3% of efforts on target he has faced in that time.

Federico Fernandez (£4.6m) and the Newcastle defence gets to face Bournemouth this week, who have failed to impress offensively since the Premier League returned and will be without Callum Wilson through suspension.

Jamaal Lascelles (£4.3m) is an alternative route into the Newcastle defence. While Fernandez offers more attacking threat, Lascelles is a lot easier to squeeze in for some value.

Bukayo Saka (£4.7m) is increasingly looking like the perfect fifth-midfielder for Fantasy managers to own. He has played three different positions in as many starts for Arsenal since the Premier League resumed play and has offered attacking threat in each of them.

THE CAPTAIN

The Scout Picks has a captain for the 2019/20 campaign.

This skipper is chosen using the conclusions of the latest Captain Sensible article and a four-way vote between David, Neale, Paul and Geoff.

Because the use of Fantasy Football Scout data is used so heavily in this process, the captain we choose each Gameweek is usually known only to those who have signed up to Membership for the 2019/20 season and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted:

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 31+

889 Comments Post a Comment
  1. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Fernandes love gone after just one blank!

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial next week 🙂

  2. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on
    1) bergwin + dcl to son + nketiah (-4)
    2) save and give bergwin one more week

    1. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Save - he will start this GW

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

    I have 1 Transfer this week. If I use Free hit instead this week will I have 2 Transfers next week.

    1. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

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

        Bummer. So shall I do Ritchie -> Wan bissaka or save FT

        1. DeadStarComing
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Given the injury scare I'd probably make the move

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

    The most point chasing scout picks ever?

  5. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For a one week only punt would you go

    A. Auba (C) and Foden
    Over
    B. Dcl and KDB

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I was posting this before I knew this article was posted 🙂

  6. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you do Mount to Pulisic for free?

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

      Yes

  7. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else feel like villa.wolves will be a boring 1-1 draw ? blanks for jimenez and doherty

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nope Wolves to shade it

  8. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    1ft 0.0itb

    Pope
    Taa, Doherty, Saiss, Lascaless
    Kdb, Salah, Son, Fernandes
    Vardy, Jimenez

    Martin, Holgate, Gundiuzi, Connolly

    A. Vardy to Rash (lots of value in Vardy)
    B. Save (on this atm)

  9. Stef rocks
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have 8 of the scout picks (the difference is DDG TAA & Bruno) - big red arrow incoming 🙂

  10. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to captain....

    A....martial
    B...jiminez

    Who to start

    A....McCarthy at Watford
    B....hendo v spurs

    Thanks

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

      BB

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      BA

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B A

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

    Last dilemma. Who to play

    A)aurier in 442
    B) Nketiah in 343

  12. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For some reason I’m not as confident about Jimmy this weekend.

    Any of you going with martial or rash?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Feels like BHA-MANU will be a tight game

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Man U have a lot to play for though...

  13. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How do you like this WC team (no City or Pool)? Go big or go home at this point (70K OR).
    Willian + 4.2 or Pulisic + 4.3?

    Kepa
    Doherty - Azpi - Aurier
    Son - Martial - Fernandes - Willian/Pulisic
    Kane - Jiménez - Rashford

    (Martinez, Traoré, Justin, 4.2/4.3)

  14. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martinez
    Taylor taa lascels sais (kiko)
    Bruno mane son (kdb guendozi)
    Vardy jimi rash

    Which?

    A) roll ft
    B) vardy guendozi -4 to nketiah puli, bench 1 def.
    C) taa guendozi -4 to boly puli

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dont benh Kdb

      1. Lignja
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Bench

    2. KingRichud
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You can’t play lascelles or Taylor over KDB surely

  15. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bergwijn to Pulisic? Yay or nay...

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yay

    2. KingRichud
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes!

  16. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best Grealish Replacement for this GW out of

    Pulisic
    Son

    Any ideas would be welcomed

  17. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Not much love for Son as (c)?

    - Sheff U are atrocious right now
    - Got an assist last week, 10cm from a goal too.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aren’t Henderson and Egan back for Sheffield

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tempted. My sensible picks aren't working out right now so why not!

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      - Hendo back for them
      - Son on wing, hardly any box involvement and only 1 shot

      Son is still in my team, but doesn't feel like captain material at the moment

  18. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Has there been any injury updates on Ritchie and Kun?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kun knee injury

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Any news on how long he’ll be out?

  19. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pool attack necessary this week? TAA enough,,?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not necessary. I wouldn’t sell or buy any Pool attackers this week

  20. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    GTG?

    Marty
    TAA Doherty Ritchie
    KDB Son Fernandes Salah Martial
    Rashford Jimmi

    Button Taylor Nk Robertson

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is Ritchie likely to play? What Robertson is on your bench?

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I think he should be ok. If not Taylor has an ok match up

        ...the “other” Robertson.

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Looks gtg. Who are you captaining?

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Tempted by Martial honestly.

            Though I think there will be goals in the pool game. Salah tempts also

  21. roghippo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Sarr to Pulisic worth a hit?

    Thanks

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No imo

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not really

  22. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mccarthy Henderson
    VVD TAA AWB Lascelles Taylor
    KDB Salah Barnes Bruno Cantwell
    Jimi Rashford DCL

    1FT 0.1 ITB

    Any ideas?

    Thinking maybe VVD > Doherty?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Probably either that or roll ft. Not a fan of Barnes though

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes to Traoré possibly?

  23. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martinez
    Aurier Doherty TAA
    Salah Bruno Son Traore
    DCL Jimenez(c) Rashford

    Pope | Lascelles Cantwell Simpson

    1FT and 0.3 ITB

    Any suggestions?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks gtg

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers! 🙂

  24. alexh87
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Saka
    B) DCL

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

      B

    2. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Would say Saka

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      b

  25. Henning
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    already on -8 anything worth another hit?

    Henderson
    TAA Boly Fernandez
    Mount KDB Fernandes Son
    Aubameyang Rashford Jimenez

    Leno Saka Stevens Lundstram

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

      Can’t justify -12 with a solid team already

    2. Henning
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thanx.

  26. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This is my team at mo. Scoring ok apart from my strikers

    McCarthy Martinez
    TAA Maguire Cahill Cathcart Lascelles
    Mane salah KDB son Bruno
    DCL Jota Long

    Do I roll it - captain son - or ...

    WC to

    Martinez Pope
    TAA Doherty Aurier Maguire Dawson
    Mahrez Foden Martial Son Pulisic
    Rashford Auba (c) Jesus

    Any advice/suggestions welcome please

    WC or Not?

  27. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope button
    TAA Doherty Lascelles Femenia Schletto
    Mahrez mane son Fernandes Guendouzi
    Aubameyang DCL Jimenez

    1 FT 0 ITB
    Save FT & get the United duo next GW or get in someone now

  28. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all, like some advice pls. a) who would be a good replacement for Vardy aside from Rashford? (already have Jimi and DCL) Also b) would it be wise to keep KDB for the remainder of the season amid potential increased rotation? Would like the funds and can easily get him back.

  29. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    All or nothing auba captain!

  30. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Play Kiko or Holgate?