Scout Picks

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. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison to:

    A. Martial
    B. Pulisic
    C. Save ft

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

      If you have Bruno and Rash i'd go B

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same dilemma with same options to consider
      thinking of saving FT as both Martial & Pulisic play in FA Cup so I think they will be enormous rotation with the prem games following 3/4 days later
      plus FA cup games could go to extra time as no replays
      Richarlison has only one game

  2. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I know FA cup risks but thinking of BBing this as i expect more rotation as we go on. Thoughts?

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Fernandez
    Salah KDB Fernandes Son
    Rashford Jimenez DCL

    Martinez Saka Boly Taylor

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It’s a nice bench. Would be unlikely not to get significant minutes out of them and the first 11

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

        Cheers Doggg

    2. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it Ninja prefer it to my team and I'm considering it!
      Who wouks you captain?

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        see my team below quite similar without the luxury of Rashford tho!

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

    Who To C ?
    A- Jimenez
    B- Salah

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

      A

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      A

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hey fam! FH team! GTG?

    Martinez
    Doherty Alonso Aurier
    Salah KDB Son Martial
    Auba(C) Jiminez Nketiah

    XX Lamptey Robinson XX

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

      Lovely

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Awesome

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers fam

  5. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team with BB chip still to play (have avoided fodder and gone for 15 likely to get minutes). 0.4 ITB

    Patricio
    Alonso / Holgate / Saiss
    Salah / KDB / Bruno / Martial (c) / Sarr
    Rashford / Jimi (vc)

    Martinez / Nketiah / Masina / Lascelles    

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

      Start Nketiah over Sarr.

    2. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saiss is on 9 yellow cards - one more in next gane & he miss 2 matches
      just saying
      I'd try Doherty who is basically a mid playing for defenders points

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks.

        I can't afford Doherty but can get Boly instead for an extra 0.2

  6. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Maguire & Jota ➡️ Aurier & Rashford for a hit done.

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    Salah KDB Bruno Martial Richa
    Rashford Jimenez
    (3.9 Nketiah Holgate Cathcart)

    Richarlison to Mahrez on the cards for GW33 got 0.1m wiggle room so should be able to get him.

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

    Hi....2.3mitb and 2ft...... what is best bet here please?

    A... jota to nketiah (can get mahrez / jesus in 33

    B.....soy to aurier (bench boly)

    C....something else

    McCarthy (hendo )
    Taa Maguire boly (soy Stephens )
    Salah Kdb Fernandes martial (fleck )
    Jiminez jota dcl

    Thanks

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A looks wonderful!

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

        Thanks!

  8. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more this week in you opinion?

    A. Martial (brighton)
    B. Richarlison (Leicester)

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      😉 🙂 😉 U serious?!?

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

        Sure am. It is only an easy question if you are looking at last week in isolation.

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am weighing up the same. Thoughts are LEI are fairly solid whereas Brighton do ship more goals this season. Plus Utd are in a free scoring mode.
      As such I think I’m going to make the trade

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

        Could have got Martial on WC last week but didn't fancy the triple up. I hate owning Richarlison as he does nothing when I have him. Temped to trade. Only reason I wouldn't is to have two FTs next week.

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Same. I’m going to do it. Utd fixtures are just too good. Richarlison fixtures not great over the next 4

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

            Think I will as well. Fernandes might become Mahrez next week if he is assisting the assister.

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

          In exactly the same boat. Tempted to switch Richarlison out (I have DCL). Only issue is owning three United players but they are still fighting for top four. Was also looking at Pulisic as an alternative.

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

            Two Everton attack now seems too much. Pulisic a decent option if he is a regular starter.

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

              Have DCL as well.

      2. Legendary!
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        One game does not free scoring mode make

  9. vityovics
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you sell THE LORD?

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. SHU don't look great and he's a rotation risk.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lord is dead. Long live the legend!!!

    3. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers

    4. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      depends how much value you have in Lundstram.
      If you are selling for 4.4 then there not many defenders around at that price

  10. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Play Saka
    B) Rashford -4 and bench Saka

    Would get Rashford for free next week if doing A, which I think is what I'm leaning towards

  11. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Patricio
    Awb doherty aurier (holgate, lascelles)
    Mane kdb bruno son (hayden)
    Rashford dcl jimmy(c)

    Any changes ???

    1. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty much same as me below - wondering if I should use FT

  12. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions on what to do with FT here?

    Will probs FH in 33 so no point saving it.

    Martinez/
    Doherty/Aurier/AWB
    Bruno/KDB/Mane/Son/
    Rash/Jimi/DCL

    Martin/Saka/Saiss/Lascelles

    1.4ITB

    Maybe DCL > 7.9??

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

      You’re looking good mate.

      Personally I’d rather have the united triple with martial in for son.

      That said I have son and the united triple...

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Could be a good shout. I'm not sure whether to downgrade DCL to Nketiah so I can do Saka to Pulisic and play a 3-5-2 going forward.

        Might play FH in 33 or 38 can't decide on that either.

        With the team I have atm who would you play out of these 4?
        A: DCL
        B: Saka
        C: Saiss
        D: Lascelles

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

          I’d need to check fixtures but I guess dcl or saiss

          1. School of Poch
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            DCL vs Leicester
            Saka vs Norwich
            Saiss vs Villa
            Lascelles vs Bournemouth

            Saiss is a good shout but I'm already playing Doherty so one of the others spreads the potential more I suppose if Wolves don't keep a CS.

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

              I see Doherty as a mid

              Saiss or dcl mate

              Prob dcl if he will start

  13. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Too much utd? (40pt lead over rival who has Bruno & Rash +FH chip advantage)

    Martinez
    TAA Doh Aurier
    Salah KDB Martial Fernandes
    Rash Jimi Nketiah

    Patricio,Lasc,Holgate,Foden

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno is a question mark, but there is no obvious upgrade, so blocking tactic with him is correct choice imo.

      1. manu4life99
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, would you play Patricio or Martinez (rival has Pat & Doc)

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

      Not too much. I have all three and scored 100+ last week as a result

  14. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Start Patricio or Martinez?

    Both have same cs odds (5/4).

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martinez imo. Norwich will be tired from the FA Cup.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yea, good point. My gut feeling says otherwise, but I am biased. And as Doh owner spreading the risk in a coin toss situation is probably correct move.

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

        Yep

  15. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    YES or NO ???????

    Dcl, vardy and salah

    To

    Auba, rashford and pulisic

    For -8 point

    Cheers

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

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

      - 8 for transfers from salah to auba and puli?

      No mate.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy to Rash for free

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

        Solid suggestion

        1. Pickle juice
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I already have bruno and matial......so vardy to rash or auba for free

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

            Rash

          2. KDF
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Auba, Arsenal will put some past Norwich

  16. Red Rock
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Pope + Lascelles
    B) Martinez + Aurier

    XXX
    TAA AWB Doherty Holgate XXX

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

      B

      1. Red Rock
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks James

  17. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Talk me out of captaining Doherty over Jimenez....

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Villa scored last 2 X out and desperate for a result which put me off a little bit. Could argue to the contrary tho!

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It’s such a tough choice.

        I hate captaining in the early game too

        I’m going to end up chickening out, captaining Jimenez and then bemoan his 2 pointer while Doherty gets 12

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Jimi has got to be safe bet, might depend who owns who in your ml, Doherty be a punt

  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What do we think about son captain?

    SHU back to full strength or tired from the fa cup and still vulnerable?

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

      Still vulnerable imo, but there are better options this week than son.

    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Salah c

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

        Yes.

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Salah could be on a bender

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

            Or going for the golden boot

  19. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    My BB team is FAR better than my WC team and now I'm forced to worry.

    Anyone else in my shoes?

    If I find myself wanting to bring back in Saka and Nketiah, and sell half my WC team then surely I cocked it up.

  20. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which FH 33+ team do you prefer?

    A-

    Dubravka
    Maguire Gomez Lascelles Taylor
    KDB Salah Mane Mahrez Fernandes
    Rashford

    B-

    Dubravka
    Maguire Vandijk TAA
    KDB Mahrez Salah Pulisic Fernandes
    Rashford Connolly

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      In B dubravka is Ederson

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

        In death, dubravka is...

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

      Maybe downgrade keeper to Marty and vvd to saiss or Fernandez or lasc. Use the cash to beef up attack.

      A. Out of those though.

  21. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Zaha out injured? Pope cs again?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn’t bet against it !

  22. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you fancy a triple up of Jesus, KDB & Sterling from GW33 if you're chasing in ML?

    Already have KDB & Sterling. Sterling can become Salah later, if there's a need in future!

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      KDB Mahrez Jesus maybe

  23. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ings -> Nketiah?

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

    Am considering bench boost this week. Concerns over FA Cup and rotation and the likes of Jota not looking great. But then based on fixtures not sure there will be a better week.

    What do you guys think? BB or save it?

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Maguire
    KDB Son Bruno Salah (c)
    Jimi Jota DCL
    Martinez Saka Aurier Fernandez

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I could add I have 1.5 in the bank so could take a hit also to improve

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes i would bb that team for sure.

      Captain on Jimmy or Salah not sure right now mate.

  25. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    captain choice

    a kdb
    b rashford
    c mane

    thanks a lot 🙂

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        thanks Steve 🙂

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like C. Considering it myself

  26. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For BB this week, which combo do you prefer?
    A. McCarthy Boly/Fernandez/PVA
    B. Martinez/Patricio Egan

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

      A

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I actually think BBing this week is very risky, except if you fully avoid players involved in fa cup games - which I dont think you will

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I do not disagree with you but my team look the best this week and nurturing 15 players down the line also has its own risk. In the balance probably the risk this week is lesser, I may be wrong!

  27. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Barnes
    B) Traore
    C) Sarr
    D) Any other at max 6,6m

    ??

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      i have c but c is the best option imo

  28. ManeManeManeMane
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Start

    A) Barnes
    B) Chilwell
    C) Saka

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      saka imo

  29. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Literally i dont have good C option in my team this GW. I think i'm going to C Salah even i know he will get 2 points only as usual away

  30. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    resisting the urge to do vardy to rashford for free. am i being too stubborn ?

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

      Yes mate

      Say 3 Hail Marys and make the switch.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        haha might do 🙂