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Scoutcast Episode 339 – Is it time for Danny Ings?

In Gameweek 35+, a raft of differentials topped the scoring charts in one of the most polarising sets of Fantasy Premier League matches for some time.

It seemed fitting that this episode’s line-up features both the haves and have-nots.

Andy and Az are able to luxuriate in their Michail Antonio (£7.0m) haul following the West Ham differential’s four-goal heroics. Meanwhile, Antonio-less Joe is forced to settle for FPL crumbs, like a save point from Watford stopper Ben Foster (£4.9m).

In a low-scoring week for many, sometimes the best pick-me-up is to move onto to the next Gameweek and the transfers and plans ahead. Chief among their topics for Gameweek 36+ is the merits of bringing in Southampton forward Danny Ings (£7.5m). The former Liverpool striker is in sensational form and at last has the fixtures to match, with Brighton’s porous defence next in his sights.

Our trio also tries to play Pep roulette as they attempt to second-guess the line up of a Manchester City outfit that has one eye on the FA Cup. Predicting the best scorers is only half the battle; finding the players who will earn the most minutes is perhaps the bigger challenge.

Some managers, such as Az and Joe, still have chips to play. But they are not happy having to use them amid rotation fears and in a single Gameweek. Could Gameweek 36+ be the week Az jettisons his Free Hit and Joe deploys his Bench Boost?

Elsewhere, there are clean sheets to mull over and Joe takes his turn to pick a differential, after mixed results recently. Ironically, Antonio turned out to be a great shout for him shortly after the restart.

Finally, there are transfers to consider and captains to choose. Will Gameweek 36+ be another collection of matches to see widely differing results?

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FPL LESSONS LEARNED FROM GAMEWEEK 35+

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  1. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    best pick for next 3 games

    Dilva or Foden?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am getting Dilva in but I don't think he plays all 3

    2. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dilva, I would like him now but already got Foden in two GWs ago

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

      Foden. I think he starts next Wednesday, 37 and depending on performances, 38.

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        its 38 I'm most concerned about. Who would drop out for him?

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

          Why does it matter? Bench him.

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

      If you dont have FH then see if you have good bench option for gw 37 to cover Dilva. ANd yes Dilva over Foden has stats dont mean anything if you dont convert them

  2. Fantasy Football Scout: Extra Time
    andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

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  3. JelliedSpark968
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I have no Chelsea cover, would you get Alonso in for Aurier (provided team leaks say he starts) on a -4? I would bench him for his unfavourable fixtures and play Taylor, who has Norwich and Brighton

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, if Norwich score you are worse off

  4. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who's most likely to get some minutes of the 3.9 defenders?

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

      Don't think there are any left.

    2. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think any start or even play tbh. Simpson? Williams got injured last night and takes up a UTD spot

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tanganga

  5. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Alonso(c) if he starts. No brainer

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ballsy, I like it

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

      Hasn't Alonso been pretty poor his last few starts?

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

        no hes looked as dangerous as ever

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure that's a no brainer! But could pay off

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

      I'll do it if Rockstar leaks he starts

  6. TRE2
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wold you FH this team?

    Henderson (Leno)

    TAA, AWB, Egan, Saiss, Arons

    KDB, Bruno, Willian, Foden, Saka

    Rash, Vardy, Jimi

    Original team will prob do OK, but running out of GWs. Chasing, and this week looks prime to load up on city and Chelsea assets I don't own.

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

      FH mate

      1. TRE2
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thnx

  7. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Need to pick options from these:

    1)Captain
    a) Sterling (BOU)
    b) Bruno (As Martial away form not that great) CPL
    c) Pulisic NOR
    Currently on a but unsure of gametime

    2) Play
    a) Vardy (sheff)
    b) Jiminez (bur)

    Right now at 1a 2a

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1c 2a

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

      AA for me!

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes? 😉

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

          Pretty famous 😉

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

            Should I get Ings or Jesus AA?

            1. AA33
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Jesus but both are great options

          2. AA33
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Of course I am!

  8. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Dilva (C)?

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would if i had him

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

      Yes, but have it on Salah.
      Dilva vice.

  9. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    FH A. Foden or B Antonio

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

      Ugh. Foden with a huge ceiling but I really like Antonio.

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

        This was my same issue and I went with Antonio

    2. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden

  10. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can anyone else see Mahrez getting benched? He's played a lot recently and with the FA cup fixture coming up I can see Pep rotating heavily this next game

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He will be benched 100% its STerling I am usure with his form and golden boot intentions

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

      More than likely benched yes

    3. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They've had 4 days between games. Could start full strength. Nobody knows.

      • JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I see plenty of City fans benching Kdb and not Mahrez on their forums.

    4. HD7
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Havent had any luck with the captain since the restart, mates... :/

      Anyone who has had better luck and seems to nail them currently... who is your captain this GW?
      GL

      1. Pinturicchio10
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Jesus

      2. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bottomed

        Bench one

        1)Greenwood
        2)Foden
        3)Jesus
        4)KDB
        5)Salah
        6)Bruno
        7)Ings

        Play one

        A)Pope
        B)Henderson

        Tough decisions this week...

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

          1

          A

        2. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          What a terrible benching situation. KdB or Greenwood probably. Play Henderson

          1. Quan MisTaka
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Tell me about it. Would BB but saving that for next week.

      3. JelliedSpark968
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jimenez to Ings for -4? If I get Ings it may as well be this week, right? Could keep Jim for this week then get Rodriguez for last 2 for free?

        1. HNI
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Jim faces a holidaying CPL after Bur...try other way for load up 5 mids

      4. Davemc23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Don't understand all the love for David Silva. Really think people are getting carried away with his 17 point haul v Newcastle. He's been a great player over the last decade but has never been a great fantasy player

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

          He's all but guaranteed to start the next few league fixtures though. That's worth a lot.

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

            Prob take pens gw38 too

          2. HNI
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Camzy need help on my captain and strier query above. Thanks

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

            38 won't be his last City game mate.
            Fa cup CL still alive

        2. Garlana
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'm worried that so close to the FA cup that this will be a benching for him, I don't think he's guaranteed a start, I think he's started all the recent FA cup games which also makes me think that him playing in the FA cup games and final will be his goodbye gift. Playing devils advocate here maybe...

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            that is interesting, I wasn't aware he started all the FA cup games so far.

        3. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I think any mid consistently starting for city has to haul

      5. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        On BB

        2FT 1.7 ITB

        Henderson-McCarthy
        TAA-Doherty-Fernandez-Taylor-O'Connell
        Salah-Bruno-KDB-Pulisic-Foden
        Jimenez-Greenwood-Rashford

        a) Jimenez to Ings and save the other FT
        b) Jimenez and Fernandez to Jesus and Diop
        c) something else, what ?

      6. Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Need to sort my defence out big time.

        TAA, Holgate, Doherty*, Lascelles*

        A Doh > Alonso/Azpi -4
        B Lasc > Bednerak/ Egan -4

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          What's the matter with Doherty?

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

            Way overpriced.
            Hasn't offered me an attacking return since I opted for him over Saiss ages ago on my WC

          2. Visionaries
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Aged well..

      7. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Which CHE combo?

        A) Willian, Pulisic
        B) Willian, Giroud
        C) Pulisic, Giroud

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

          On FH only

        2. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          A

        3. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          C

        4. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          B

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

          C but only because the midfield spots are at a premium

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            exactly this

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

              Would mean I could fit in both Martial and Fernandes, next to Foden and Sterling

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

                Or Salah instead of martial

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

                  Foden, Sterling, Fernandes. Salah, Pulisic
                  Jesus, Giroud

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

          C

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

        0 FT

        McCarthy
        AWB Doherty Stephens
        Sterling (C) Salah Bruno Pulisic Foden (VC)
        Greenwood Vardy.

        G2G?

      9. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Giourd or Ings this week only on free hit?

        1. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Giroud

        2. Bobby_Baggio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Im on the same - its been 50/50 round here when i have asked

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

          Giroud if starting - Norwich could not handle the Beast and I think Le Donk could bully them too.

      10. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pulisic or Jesus for the armband?

        1. Quan MisTaka
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'm going Pul. If Antonio can then...

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

          Pulisic the safer bet.

      11. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thinking of going with Willian (C), and Martial (VC).. Is it s good choice? Also, dose reversing it look better?

        1. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Depends if you're chasing. Willian a good (c) in my opinion.

      12. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Start 1 GK and 1 attacker

        Vardy
        Greenwood
        Allison
        McCrthy

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

          Greenwood in goal, Allison up front

        2. Werner Bremen
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Vardy, Allison

      13. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who would you play out of these 3 def;

        a. Doherty
        b. Digne
        c. Tarkowski

        Cheers

        1. Kenny Dogleash
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          B all day long

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

            Thats who i am on atm, cheers

        2. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          A

      14. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Leading ML by 7 points, using FH this week, Main rival has no chips

        Rival has KDB + Foden

        Should I cover KDB? Or go with Dilva/Foden instead? Other 2 City players are Sterling and Jesus for me

      15. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Foden (C) who's with me?

        1. Kenny Dogleash
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'm one point behind the leader in my ML, so not for me. If I was further behind I'd have the balls!!! Good luck with it

        2. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. I actually captained him vs Newcastle and was unlucky, so I'm confident he'll perform

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

            Ikr that newcastle game was ridiculous

      16. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Team:

        Martinez
        TAA Doherty CTaylor (Saiss Lasc)
        Salah KdB Foden Martial Bruno
        Vardy Green (Jimi)

        Salah to Sterling this week and Vardy to Auba next week a good plan?

        FH in 38.

      17. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Martinez
        Doherty Holgate Maguire
        Salah Mahrez Burno Martial
        DCL Vardy Auba
        Martin ( Mee - jamal- Saka)
        Which is better transfer ?
        A- Martin > McCarthy
        B- Mahrez & Saka > Foden & Pulisic
        Bench (DCL)
        C- Salah & Mahrez > Sterling & Pulisic
        Still Have BB for GW 38

        1. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          B

      18. JelliedSpark968
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        G2G? Do I look for Chelsea cover?

        Henderson Dubravka
        TAA, Aurier, Boly, Taylor, Williams
        Salah (vc), KdB, Bruno, Foden (c), Sarr
        Jesus, Jimenez, Greenwood

        0FT, 1.2ITB

        Could do Aurier > Alonso given he starts, then bench him for Taylor

      19. barton fc
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Own trent so tempted to bench VVD for Taylor thoughts?

        1. Pinturicchio10
            3 years, 8 months ago

            No

        2. Old Fashioned Parisian
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Gtg???

          Pope
          TAA | Egan | Basham
          Salah | KDB | Pulisic (c) | Willian | Bruno (vc)
          Ings | (Greenwood or Jimi)...

          Need to bench Greenwood or Jimi?

          1. Quan MisTaka
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Jimi