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Gameweek 33+ Scout Picks triples-up on Man United attack

The Scout Picks has gone for an indulgent triple-up on Manchester United attacking options for Gameweek 33+.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men face Bournemouth this weekend, who have conceded seven goals in their first three matches of the Premier League’s restart.

Our latest squad was chosen by the editorial team, deliberated over by David, Neale, Geoff and Paul, lining up in a 3-5-2 formation and coming in at £84.2m, £0.8m inside our budget.

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope (£5.0m) gets back into the Scout Picks after a reliable return to Premier League action over the last few weeks. The Burnley goalkeeper has more clean sheets against sides currently outside the top six than any other this season (12) and the most of any shot-stopper in home matches too (eight).

Defenders

Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) is our choice from the Liverpool defence this week as he comes into the Aston Villa game as the least droppable option. Dean Smith’s men come to Anfield goalless in two of their last three away matches.

Enda Stevens (£5.1m) is our choice from the Sheffield United defence as they prepare to face an injury-hit Burnley attack. The Clarets go into Gameweek 33+ with flags against Chris Wood, Jay Rodriguez, Ashley Barnes and Johann Berg Gudmundsson.

In our attempt to double-up on Burnley’s defence, we have chosen Ben Mee (£5.0m) who looks the most likely player in his position to add attacking returns. In the last four matches, the centre-back is top among defensive colleagues for shots in the box.

Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) was exceptionally unlucky not to come away from the Etihad Stadium with attacking returns on Thursday night, denied only by Ederson and the post in the early exchanges. We are expecting the Egyptian to find a way through Aston Villa’s improved defence on Sunday afternoon as he has seven goals and one assist across his last six home league matches.

Bruno Fernandes (£8.8m) recovered from his Gameweek 31+ blip with a monster haul against Brighton midweek, taking his goal involvement tally since joining Manchester United to eight in as many matches. Still on penalty duty for the Red Devils, he faces a Bournemouth side that has conceded more goals than any other team in their last four (nine).

Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) is our pick from the Manchester City attack as they face a Southampton side that remains rock-bottom for home-form this season. A midweek rest looks to be the gateway to a Gameweek 33+ start for the Algerian who, since Project Restart, has attacking returns in every match in which he has featured from the beginning, averaging seven points per appearance.

Anthony Martial (£8.2m) is the second member of our Manchester United triple-up that is expected to run riot against Bournemouth. The Frenchman currently sits top of the charts for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target among Manchester United players over the last four matches.

Christian Pulisic (£7.1m) has returned in every outing since the Premier League returned, averaging 7.3 points per game. Meanwhile, upcoming opponents Watford have just one clean sheet since Gameweek 24.

Forwards

Marcus Rashford (£9.1m) completes our trio of attacking Manchester United talent ahead of their match-up with Bournemouth. 14 attacking returns (10 goals, four assists) in home matches is the joint-most among all forwards this season.

Raúl Jiménez (£8.3m) may have disappointed his owners with a blank against Aston Villa but Gameweek 33+ puts the Wolves man back into his comfort zone. No forward can match his total of eight attacking returns against last season’s top-six clubs in 2019/20 – and it’s Arsenal who have to face him next.

Substitutes

Mat Ryan (£4.7m) has the honour of facing a Norwich attack that still has not found the back of the net since the Premier League returned.

Lewis Dunk (£4.7m) is set to go up against the same toothless Canaries’ forward line but offers more goal threat than his shot-stopping colleague.

Only two defenders have had more touches in opposing penalty boxes than Gary Cahill (£4.4m) over the last four matches. Crystal Palace have four clean sheets in their last six while Leicester’s attack has underwhelmed since the Premier League restarted.

Dwight Gayle (£5.0m) is in fine form ahead of Gameweek 33+, registering the second-highest number of shots in the box and joint-most big chances among all Premier League players across their last four matches.

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:

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  1. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    You haven't bolded Mahrez chaps

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

      Shhh, let him stay under the radar.

  2. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez
    Lascelles Doherty TAA
    KDB Salah Fernandes Son
    Rashford Jimi Greenwood
    (3.9 Saiss Holgate Davis)

    2FT & 0ITB

    a) Son > Mahrez
    b) Son > Pulisic
    c) Son & Davis > Mahrez/Pulisic & Foden (Foden would have to be first sub though)

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A - treat yourself

    3. ManUtdFan_UK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  3. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry for posting again,but suggestions would be nice

    How is this FH team looking???

    Ryan
    TAA,VVD, Ritchie
    Salah,Sterling,Mahrez,Bruno,martial
    Rashford,Maupay

    Fodder,connoly,Taylor(bur), fodder

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good, even if its missing KDB!
      Any way do squeeze in Doherty instead of Maupay? (Formation change to 4-5-1)

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Maupay not great or Maupay v Nor not a good pick?

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it!
      KDB might not start, guessing you will have him back GW34+?

  4. MosF94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No love for Kane? 4 successive braces vs Everton. I've possibly jinxed him now, but he's my captain!

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Spurs overall are looking dull to me..but can be a nice differential,good luck

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kane is a shadow of his former self - offering very little in actual football terms these days

      But of course he could get a goal or 2 so could be a great differential for you

      1. MosF94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Don't think I agree with this. Not impressed with Spurs at present, but Kane's looked sharper and hungrier in the last couple of games than he has in a while. Could well be a damp-squib nostalgia-pick, but he has great upside if it goes well

    3. ManUtdFan_UK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wasn’t impressed with them but Kane still put the ball in the net three times I guess...

      1. MosF94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Four! The legit goal, the dubiously disallowed handball goal, the offside goal and the goal where he pushed Egan(?) before scoring. Spurs weren't very good, but I have a feeling they'll bounce back against Everton. And having your captain play in the Monday game gives something to look forward to (or dread)!

    4. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Value in midfield. Hard to shift funds around.

    5. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      this Everton pretty good at defending

    6. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I brought Kane in this GW. Will captain next GW against Bournemouth.

    7. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think I will transfer him in, but will wait and see

    8. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      When he gets a brace again we'll all get him in 🙂

  5. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Chances of Ritchie playing this week?

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why won't he, did something happen?

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Missed last game and cup game because of injury.

  6. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Auba, Barnes, Stevens & Leno to Greenwood, Salah(C), AWB & Pope for -12?

    Gives me this team

    Pope
    TAA AWB Egan
    Salah(C) Sterling KDB Bruno Mount
    Jiminez Greenwood

    Nyland Nketiah Saiss Lascelles

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      -12 is a little too much for my liking..but moves can pay off

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds like a tripple hit that could pay off!

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers fam

    4. Young Lingard
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Take out the defensive change I’m not sure that’s neeeed completely this week

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's bold and exciting, good luck!

    6. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bit too rich for me

  7. ManUtdFan_UK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Foster
    TAA, Doherty, Aurier (Lascelles, Simpson)
    Mane, KDB, Son, Fernandes, Martial
    Jimenez, DCL (Nketiah)

    2FT, £0.0ITB

    A) Son, Lascelles > Mahrez, AWB
    B) Son, DCL > Pulisic, Rashford (and look to bring in Mahrez the week after)
    C) Something else?

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  8. FredUpAlready
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you do Rashford & Guendouzi > Greenwood & Mahrez for free? Greenwood would be my 8th attacker.

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      sounds good

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford/Mahrez seems like for like, but Guendouzi to Foden or even Saka affordable?

  9. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This is one of the toughest Game Weeks to decide who to play. My main issues are:

    1.Will KDB play and should I get Mahrez as backup or even swap them and lose 0.4 value?
    2. Should I go for a 3 man United attack with Martial, Rashford and Bruno or keep DDG and forget getting Martial?
    3. Is it worth taking any hits this week?
    4. Should I be keeping an eye on my rivals teams? or play my own game forgetting the fact they have a BB and TC which I don't but I do have 39 point lead.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1. Definitely don’t swap them - just stick with Kevin in my opinion
      2. Stay as you are - DDG is the safest 6 points a week ever
      3. Depends what the transfers are
      4. Keep an eye and block any potential huge rank swings (w.g if they had Auba last week you would have got him in to block) - but generally you are top for a reason so keep playing your own game

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good advice

    2. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1.KDB is a doubt for me ,but pep can do anything
      2. I'm going triple attack on FH
      3. If they pay off
      4. Play your own game

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Will come on as a sub imo. I wouldn’t swap him for mahrez but I’d buy mahrez over him this week.

      Keep ddg imo

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1. Get Mahrez
      2. Same problem - I'm keeping DDG, although should've gone with Pope obviously. Don't want to spend FT on G. Rather swap Rash for Martial
      3. Could be, if you get a team you're happy with for the run-in.
      4. Play your own game, or you'll be chasing

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1. Keep KDB, not sure about the rested theory
      2. Stay where you are especially when hits needed for change
      3. Yes if the projection for 2-3 GWs look good
      4. Blend approach, mainly play your own game but cover the most detrimental players for you

    6. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Good bulletpoints and questions, I am kinda in the same situation leading all my mini-leagues and 384 place overall..:P

      1. Might be rested. I am keeping him, never know with Pep.
      2. I have Martial and Fernandes and recently got Greenwood for Jota....was thinking about Auba for Rash, but believe Auba might score again..
      3. Depends on your team, since you are leading you probably have a good team at the moment, why risk?
      4. Play your own game, with some "blockers" (currently not blocking Rashford, hope he blanks 🙂 )

    7. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thank you all

  10. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez.. Martial... Puli..... which one should replace Son?

    Or better to ditch DCL for Greenwood?

    Or both?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’ve got Tony. But I understand it’s a very very tough call

    2. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez imo..but DCL to Greenwood looks better

    3. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have Martial and Pulisic already, I’d like Mahrez but I just can’t bring myself to sell KDB, Salah or Bruno. I’ll probably regret it after Mahrez hauls and KDB one pointer.

      1. BrutalLogiC
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have Mane/Bruno/KDB, if I don't ditch Son now then he stays for 2 weeks I guess (v Bournemouth)

        It will suck if Greenwood comes in and is benched and this is what 50%?

  11. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Some nice advise on here but gone with my own gut. Could be wrong haha. G2G?

    Martinez
    TAA • Doherty • Lascelles
    Salah(C) • Martial • Saint-Max • KDB • Bruno
    Jimmy • Rash
    (3.9, DCL, Holgate, Kiko)

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lovely stuff 🙂

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers boss

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      like it.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks matey

    3. Krupinho
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      looking good

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lovely jubbly matey

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers boss. Good luck to you matey!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers. Just hoping Pulisic doesn’t explode!

  12. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Captain Mané a too risky move when leading a league by 60 points?

    everybody else have Bruno and Rashford (who I also have but still think Mané has a higher ceiling if he plays..)

    1. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am captaining Mo this GW, thinking about TC aswell...

  13. Lazerball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is DCL to Jesus for -4 a good move? Finding this a tough decision to make!

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus is not the one

    2. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      never been a jesus fan, don't understand why Andy (?) keeps his praises

  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    6 picks

    This isn’t gonna end well

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The fewer the better!

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That’s exactly what I meant Sherlock 😛

  15. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    To answer most questions i’ve seen today, I agree with Son to Mahrez. Just saves me replying individually!

  16. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Only 4 players here. You ?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Congrats! 6 here and feel nervous ...

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      6
      Sh*t!

  17. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?
    Pope,Martinez
    TAA,Doherty,Holgate,Taylor,Lamptey
    Salah,Fernandes,KDB,Mahrez,Foden
    Rashford,Greenwood,Ings.

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lacks JIMI

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        can afford Pope > McCarthy Ings > Jimimez

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice!

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great team

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Shame it isn't my team, Its the Mrs.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          😀 beaten in all aspects of life hey 😀

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            aye!
            im 100k behind .

  18. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    The scout picks jinx MUN?

  19. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any interest in Trossard? he looked quite sharp against UTD

  20. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Still undecided on this, I’m after a couple more opinions please! I’m really not sure if getting rid of Son is a good idea, spurs looked awful but he still got returns in last two and has Bournemouth next gw.

    A) Stevens Traore to Robinson Mahrez (-4)
    B) Son to Sterling then Traore to Foden next week
    C) Son to Mahrez Then Traore to Foden next week
    Pope
    TAA AWB Stevens
    Salah KDB Son Bruno Traore
    Rash Jime

    Boly Nketiah Lascelles

  21. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope - Button
    Doherty - TAA - Stevens - (Holgate - Lacelles)
    De Bruyne - Salah - Bruno Fernandes - Sarr (Saka)
    DCL - Rashford - Jimenez

    2 FT - 0.4 ITB.

    What would you do with these fellas?

    Thinking of upgrading Sarr to Pulisic but dont know where to downgrade. Then I thought DCL to Greenwood and upgrade him to Mahrez

    1. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on tactic..
      If your gonna play 5 midfieldes you might as well have the cheapest forward in Greenwood on bench..

  22. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got enough money to do Guendouzi to Foden for free

    Which option is better?

    A) Guendouzi > Foden (bench DCL)
    B) Play DCL and do the transfer next week

  23. Goro Majima
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Reposting from previous article:

    Seriously considering a -8 to do Auba+Son+Sarr to Rashford+Pulisic+Mahrez. Chasing and think it's time to do some surgery! Any thoughts? Thanks.

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Absolute madness. I have Rashford and I wanna get rid. Auba will probably will the golden boo and you want to sell him for a hit lol

      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        boot*

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

        Fair enough...I know Rashford hasn't looked great but fixtures compared to Arsenal...

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Auba to Kane next week imo

          1. Goro Majima
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Spurs looked dire last game, what are you seeing in Kane for the run in?

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

            Which Kane have you been watching lol?

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have Auba, and wont sell him yet, maybe after GW34+

  24. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    DCL owners keeping or shipping?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      None left..

  25. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do next:

    Martinez
    TAA, Lascelles, Doherty
    KDB / Salah / Fernandes / Saka / Son
    Rashford / Jiminez

    Bench: Nketiah, Aurier, Simpson

    A. Son --> Martial
    B. Son --> Pulisic
    C. Son --> Mahrez
    D. Keep FT?

  26. toerag
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    best def for 5.8 or less. (obvs not lund)

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wan Bis deffo imo

      1. toerag
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        oooh. i have martial bruno and greenwood atm 🙄

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like Digne after from GW34

  27. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start Soyuncu (home to Palace) or Taylor (home to Sheffield Utd)?

  28. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If we get early team news, which is better for tomorrows game?

    a) Maupay

    b) Trossard

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Trossard looked very dangerous against Utd. Had a number of shots that went just wide.

    2. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      i like B, could pick up a goal and assist, that said, he doesn't start often and there are other options in Midfield which scream out.

  29. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    "These questions will not be asked of Lampard, Solskjaer etc. We win the league, now we have to play the youngsters.

    "To win games, you need the best players on the pitch. We don't give Premier League games as a Christmas present."

    ===

    Sorry, Jurgen. But disagree. Those questions would be asked of any manager (OGS, Lampard, Mourinho, Guardiola etc.) who wrapped up the title with weeks to go. Not out of disrespect. More because we get you don't want your star players getting injured in games, which don't have any significance. We expect you to play the youngsters, to protect your star players.

  30. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Krul to Pope isn’t worth a -4?