Scout Picks

Gameweek 36+ Scout Picks draws on Chelsea and Man City triple-ups

Chelsea and Manchester City are the key teams for Fantasy managers to draw on for Gameweek 36+.

We have included a triple-up from both clubs in our latest Scout Picks selection which, as is usual right now, lines up in a 3-5-2 formation.

This time, we come in well under our budget of £85.0m, with a side costing just £79.4 – good news for those Free Hitting this week.

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope (£5.0m) is the Scout Picks goalkeeper once again as his quest for a first-ever Golden Glove goes on. He still has the highest number of clean sheets this season (14), is joint-top for shutouts kept at home (eight) and, since the Premier League restart has made more saves than any other shot-stopper (23). Meanwhile, Pope faces a Wolves attack in Gameweek 36+ that may have scored three times against a hapless Everton side but still has two blanks in the last three outings.

Defenders

Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.1m) goes into the Scout Picks as a fixture-option rather than a form one, but it’s a home game against Norwich. The Chelsea defence has caused plenty of problems for itself recently but the Canaries have scored just once since the Premier League restart and no longer have an opportunity to stay in the division. Meanwhile, Azpilicueta has three assists since Gameweek 30+.

There is the potential for attacking returns at both ends of the pitch for Lucas Digne (£5.8m) in Gameweek 36+. The Everton left-back is joint-top for chances created among defenders over the last four matches, while Aston Villa have drawn a blank three times across the same period.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) is the first component of our Manchester United double-up ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace. The Red Devils may have been breached in the Gameweek 35+ meeting with Southampton, but they still have two clean sheets from a possible three on the road since the Premier League returned. Wan-Bissaka’s former employers remain incredibly goal-shy at home, scoring just 14 times there this season (worst in the league), while the right-back himself has two assists in his last five outings.

Midfielders

Raheem Sterling (£11.8m) has been in scintillating form since the return of the Premier League. The Manchester City man’s hat-trick against Brighton brings his attacking returns total over the last six Gameweeks to nine, recording 10 points per game in that time. We’re backing Sterling to start against Bournemouth who, despite their big win last time out, still sit in the bottom three for goals conceded since Gameweek 30+ (13).

Despite failing to live up to the Gameweek 35+ hype, Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m) keeps his place in the Scout Picks. He got a much-needed brief rest at the end of Manchester United’s draw with Southampton, so should be ready to start again on Thursday. Crucially, the Portuguese international has produced attacking returns in every away match since the Premier League restart, averaging 12.7 points across the three he has played in that time so far.

Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) looks the most likely Chelsea attacking midfielder to avoid Frank Lampard’s changes to the team following their 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United, which is why he gets the nod for Norwich’s trip to Stamford Bridge. Since the Premier League restart, the American has returned points in every single appearance apart from in Gameweek 35+.

Michail Antonio‘s (£7.0m) four-goal haul at Norwich was by no means a flash in the pan, the fulfilling of promising underlying numbers that earned him a place in last week’s Scout Picks selection. The West Ham midfielder gets back in again for Gameweek 36+ considering he ranks inside the Premier League’s top three for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target over the last four matches, producing a total of seven attacking returns in that time. Meanwhile, Watford are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home since Gameweek 22.

Phil Foden (£5.5m) is likely to be restored to the Manchester City line-up against Bournemouth, as he has started three of the four home matches since the Premier League return as was rested for the 5-0 win at Brighton. The young midfielder has been deadly at the Etihad Stadium too, producing five attacking returns there since Gameweek 30+ and unfortunate not to add to that in the recent win over Newcastle.

Forwards

A little over 60 minutes in each of Manchester City’s last two outings looks to be the precursor to another start for Gabriel Jesus (£9.8m) when Bournemouth come to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening. As is the case with Antonio, the Brazilian sits inside the Premier League’s top-three for shots in the box and big chances over the last four matches.

Chelsea’s poor showing without him against Sheffield United should see Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) come straight back into the team for Norwich’s visit to Stamford Bridge. Ahead of facing such an obliging defence, the Frenchman has three goals in four starts since the Premier League restart.

Substitutes

Dean Henderson (£5.2m) can certainly rack up the save points for his owners in Gameweek 36+. As he prepares to face Leicester at the King Power Stadium, he has made the second-highest number of stops since the Premier League returned, behind only Pope.

Willy Boly (£4.8m) deserves consideration for Gameweek 36+ with a trip to Burnley on Wednesday evening. The Wolves defence remains the best for conceding big chances over the last four, no time allowing fewer than them in that time.

Kortney Hause (£4.4m) and the recently improved Aston Villa defence face an Everton attack devoid of goals right now. The central defender has the second-highest number of shots in the box of any of his team-mates over the last four matches.

Mason Greenwood (£4.9m) remains a decent option for Gameweek 36+ despite his blank last time out. Still offering great value, he could benefit from Crystal Palace’s poor defence as well as Fernandes.

The Captain

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

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:

2,797 Comments Post a Comment
  1. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ings might not start from what I'm reading :/.
    Don't think I'm taking a hit to get him in.

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

      Where’d you read that?

    2. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wheres this info from?

    3. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud over ings on FH then?

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Where are you reading that?

    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      ban

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

      Just read on the Southamptons fan forum, that they expect Long and Obafemi to start, so Ings can get a long awaited rest.

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

        Rippp brought him for a hit

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 8 months ago

          They don't know anything, just guesswork same as everyone

        • Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          So guesswork from random fans? k gotcha

        • Tempestic
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Doubt it. manager said he'd do everything to help him get the golden boot, presumably that would include playing him...

        • Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Link pls

      3. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Just an opinion on a forum, hardy source of reliable info.

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

          Never said it was reliable. I'm just worried, don't think I'm taking a hit.

      4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Probably a safe bet. They have nothing to play for, and it's unrealistic for him to win the golden boot.

    7. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bench one of the following:

      Sterling, De Bruyne, Pulisic, Antonio, Fernandes,
      Giroud, Jesus, Ings

      Dilemma.

      1. FPL Joker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ings, firsts sub for KdB no show

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

        Giroud or Ings. Probably Ings

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

      Bench Aurier or move to Stevens or Tark?

    9. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Captain Dilva or Foden?

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

        Silva of the two

    10. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any advice on this fh team..

      Pope
      Azpi Digne AWB
      Willian Dilva Antonio Sterling(c) Martial
      Jesus Giroud

      Martin Ings Saiss Taylor

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

        No Fernandes could hurt.

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

        Great

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

      Do i keep DCL or -4 to Ings or Giroud? Reluctantly dont own any Chelsea assets. But thinking Liverpool away next GW :/ thouthts?

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        DCL has villa, that's a better bet then - 4 hit

    12. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thinking of a last minute Free Hit

      Wouldn't mind gambling heavy on City and Chelsea clean sheets.

      Which two defenders from both sides (including GK's) are most nailed?

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

        Wait for team news on Chelsea absolute guess with city defence apart from ederson

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

          Yeah, may have to skip the double City defence really

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

        Azpi and Ederson

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

        If Otamendi and stones start which is possible, i wouldnt be surprised to see City concede

    13. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pages moving faster than my rank

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

        Mine is going further down the toilet this GW I guarantee after the ‘balls out’ moves I have done this week. I know in my gut they are going to backfire horrifically but I’m ready for it 😆

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

      Is Bruno or Foden a better captain?

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

        Bruno

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

        Bruno

    15. JenkoJunko
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2FT 1.0ITB
      Patricio Button
      TAA Doherty Lascelles Kiko Holgate
      KDB Salah Bruno Martial Mahrez
      Nketiah Greenwood Jimmy

      Is Lascelles / Mahrez / Jimmy to Stevens / Foden / Jesus worth a -4?

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

      Why does everyone try to grt sterling in for a hit? Isnt it likely he is benched knowing pep?

    17. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bench one

      A Jiminez
      B Ings
      C Greenwood

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A

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

        A

      3. Poison Apple
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A

    18. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lads, good to go here or a hit needed?

      Patricio
      TAA, Doherty, Holgate
      Salah, KDB (c), Bruno, Pulisic, Antonio
      Ings, Greenwood

      Jimmy on bench

    19. Fantasydreamer
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      MADNESS?!

      Is it mad to go Kane an d.silva over Jesus and martial on free hit? Just got this feeling about Kane...

      1. km79
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        YES

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

        Dilva not madness. Kane is a major punt

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

        This didn’t age well haha! (I didn’t take the risk unfortunately!)

    20. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Quick fire

      A. Pulisic
      B. Foden
      C. Silva

      Got Jesus and KDB and willian.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        C

    21. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      i like scouts team might replicate it in FH, but want to fit in slaah for who ?
      bruno or foden

      1. FPL Joker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Foden obviously

    22. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Madness to do Salah to Sterling (C) for -4?

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

        Yes completely

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Probably

      3. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nope look at Salah’s away form when Mane starts

      4. Poison Apple
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I wld do it if its free

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

        Do it mate. Sterling is gonna haul

    23. robt
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      David Silva or Foden on FH?? (Already got Sterling and Jesus)

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

        Dilva.

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

        Silva

    24. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pope,
      Maguire, Gomez, Boly
      KDB, Bruno, Salah, Willian
      Vardy, Greenwood, Jiminez

      Henderson, Keane, Taylor, Saint-Maximim

      Should I do:

      a) Vardy & Saint-Max ---> Jesus & Foden
      b) Vardy & Saint-Max --- > Giroud & Mahrez
      c) Vardy & Jiminez --- > Jesus & Giroud
      d) Other ?

    25. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      On FH

      A) Giroud
      B) ings

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

        Giroud if he starts

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A

      3. Poison Apple
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A

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

        Which sounds better on FH?

        A: Martial and Ings

        B: Antonio and Rashford

    26. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez to Antonio for a hit and bench Greenwood? Sounds crazy....how essential is Antonio?

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

        Just play Greenwood?

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

        no not for a hit

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

          Antonio or Silva?

    27. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A.Martial or Bruno
      B. Puli or Willian

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B and P

    28. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      IS INGS GONNA PLAY??

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

        Probably

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

        WHY WOULDN'T HE?

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

          fitness and southampton forums apparently dont think hell play

        2. Silva’s Left Nut
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Speculation he will be rested, some people are citing saints fan page. Others say he will certainly play bc he’s chasing golden boot

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

      A - Mane & Mahrez - Stirling & Pulsilic

      or

      B - Mahrez & Lund - Foden & Alonso?

      Ta

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

      Anyone able to answer a question for me??

      I took a -4 hit to make two transfers earlier today. If I were to now use my free-hit and make further transfers in this GW, would the FH

      1. override the -4 hit
      2. revert my team to what it was before my -4 in the next gw?

      Thanks 🙂

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

        It counts for the whole gameweek.

      2. FPL Joker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This has been asked a lot. The answer is yes, the FH cancels the points deduction.

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

        The transfer don’t save. You get your team from the previous gw (so before you did the transfers) and don’t lose 4 points

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

        Cheers everyone, that gives me some peace of mind. Have went....

        Kepa,
        TAA, Azpi, Wan Bissaka;
        Sterling, Willian, Antonio, Bruno;
        Jesus, Vardy, Ings

        (McCarthy, Foden, Saiss, Tanganga)

    31. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Surely Ings starts?

      Thought Hasenhuttl was giving him every chance at the golden boot?

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

        This, he is very fit this year

    32. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      On FH: KDB or Sterling?

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

        Sterling

    33. DaftKing
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on these moves (1FT, 0.5m) - KDB, DCL and Jiminez > Foden, Ings and Jesus (-8)
      Would give me:

      Pope
      Doherty TAA AWB
      Sterling Foden Fernandes Pulisic Martial
      Jesus Ings

      Too much? Still have FH. Ings or Giroud (if starting)? Lost for other ideas.

      1. The Reptile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I keep switching but settled on Giroud I think...

    34. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rival has Azpi and Ings

      Do i

      A) block him

      B) go Pulisic and Giroud

      49 ahead

    35. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would really appreciate some insight.
      What moves would you make if you had 4.7 itb and 1ft? Have a 7-pt lead over my rival (his differentials: Auba/Vardy/Bruno/AWB/Patricio/Foden/Pulisic)

      DDG
      TAA, Doherty, Egan,
      KDB, Son (c), Martial, Antonio, Sarr
      Jesus, Greenwood
      (Henderson | Justin, Lundstram, Nketiah)

      A) Sarr/ DDG to Bruno/4.2 GK -4
      B) Sarr/Nketiah/Lund to Foden/Ings/Digne -8 (benching headache)
      C) Sarr/DDG to Sterling/4.2 GK -4, then Son to Bruno the following gw.
      D Other