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. Manani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    my FH team, gtg?

    Pope
    Azp Digne Dohetry
    Salah DSilva Sterling Pulisic Bruno
    Jesus Greenwood Giroud

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

      Guessing you are benching Greenwood? G2G

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

        If leaked and alonso is starting i'd switch with Azpi

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Greenwood on bench I suppose? Yeah mine looks almost identical.

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

      Yep, GL!

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

      This is the same as mine, DDG over Pope

    5. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I reckon Greeny could get a bit of bench time incoming...

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

    If they both are 100% to start which do you prefer for this week only

    A) Giroud
    B) Ings

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

      A but both will score similar i reckon

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings

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

      A

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

      Ings, Brighton on the beach. Whens the last time Giroud scored 2+ goals?

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

        True.

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

        Yes but when was the last time he started at home to Norwich?

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

      Ings

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

      Ings

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

    (C)? Best to 5 wins

    Sterling or Willian

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

      Sterling x 5

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

      not close for me Sterling

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

      At least you’ll find out if Willian will start so him

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

        hopefully. Gut says willian - head says sterling

    4. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Raz

  4. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Still got triple captain.. should I use it this GW, and if so.. on who? Sterling?

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's a tough one. I have a similar dilema. I was going to TC KDB this week. I'm totally unsure now.

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

    Bench one:
    Greenwood
    Foden
    Jiménez
    Currently on Greenwood with fernandes only other Man U

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

      Jim

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jim

  6. hammersp2000
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This week only:-

    Doherty or Digne

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

      Digne

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Doherty or Bolly

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

      Both

  7. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why do I suddenly have Salah in my FH team, is he really a good pick for this week?

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

      Yes

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      thinking of him but whom to ditch

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I hope he gets rested. It's his turn after Mane and TAA rest

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

      My capitano

  8. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys,
    A) Aurier, Jiminez out - Digne, Ings in
    B) Mahrez, Jiminez out - Antonio, Jesus in,
    Cheers!

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

    Going Captain either Pulisic or Sterling but both seem risky. Shall i grow a pair and captain Pulisic?

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

      Yes!

  10. King Lallana
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one

    A) Martial
    B) D Silva
    C) Foden
    D) Salah

    Currently have Sterling Antonio Pulisic & Bruno on FH

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

      C

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

      Definitely not A

      C or D for me

      1. King Lallana
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks! why no love for Martial? He's on top form

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

          Personal view But also look at his scores away from home. All the mega hauls are at home

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

    TEAM - GW36
    Pope / (Martínez)
    TAA / Doherty / Saiss / (Lascelles) / (Taylor)
    KDB / Salah / Martial / Fernandes[C] / Foden
    Greenwood / Jesus / (DCL)

    Do Ya think this is the week to do KDB to Sterling (-4)
    Next week I will do Jesus to Auba
    Final GW I got my FH

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

    On FH: Dalot or AWB?

    Also, are you going Mane/Salah-less?

  13. 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

    1. Weasel51
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  14. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So Pep wasn't very helpful in his presser. Still have no idea if I should TC KDB.

    Also, why is there no Ings in the scout picks?

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

      Did it sound like KDB would start?

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He gave no comments about lineups. That jerk!

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

          Classic Pep!

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

      You can’t TC KdB when there is a big chance he will be benched. I will probably sell KdB for a hit tonight, if Pulisic starts.

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

    No love for mane mane this GW?

  16. Captain Beefheart
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Av bitten the bullet, fug it, Mane to Sterling C, done

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

    Would you FH -away- from this team?

    Pope
    TAA / Saiss / Justin
    Salah / KDB / Mahrez / Fernandes / Martial
    Vardy / Greenwood

    Button // DCL / Kiko / Lascelles*

    Concerns on the City two, but Mahrez could become Pulisic/Willian/Foden & DCL Giroud/Ings. I'm not sure I trust the Justin at the bak given the recent disasterclass.

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

      I have a v similar team (AWB + Pulisic instead of Justin and Martial for the XI) and no free hit. I'm thinking of just doing Vardy to Jesus

  18. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy —>
    A. Jesus
    B. Ings

    ?

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

      A. Jesus

  19. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If James starts then TAA will be dropped

  20. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start :
    A) McCarthy (BHA)
    B) Pope (WOL)

  21. primal33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Masina + Martial > AWB + Pulisic -4?

  22. A Fat Spanish Waiter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed:

    A or B please (2FT):

    A) TAA & Jimmy -> Digne & Jesus
    B) TAA & Salah -> Digne & Sterling

    Would be for 36 and 37 only. FH in 38

  23. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    For this week only:

    A. Dilva + Digne
    B. TAA + Foden

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

      B

  24. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pick two from Salah, Sterling, Bruno

    Pick two from Jesus, Ings, Giroud

    1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling Bruno
      Jesus Ings

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

    Jesus or Ings?! Which to buy (selling Kane and have KDB + Mahrez)

  26. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Digne in the scout picks???

    Wasnt he struggling at the end of last game with hammy but they had already used their subs?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hmmm....

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

      Everton is finished, don’t like that pick.

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Those who want FH feel free to be inspired by mine on the previous page

  28. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which 2 on a free hit :

    Doherty
    Digne
    Davies

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A B

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doherty and Digne

  29. tuvok
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Just been looking at Sterling's minutes this season to guess at Pep roulette. One thing that stands out is how close Sterling would probably be to the golden boot if he had played the same time as Salah!

    When fit, Sterling has been benched (and stayed there) in only three of City's league games this season:

    Watford (h) 8-0
    Villa (a) 1-6
    Burnley (h) 5-0

    Pretty sure he would have fancied his chances even coming off the bench in those games!

    Anyway, relevant stats: he's started on the bench 10 times out of 49 when fit. 5 of these were dead rubber/lower league cup games.

    In his last 3 games he's played 177mins (compared to say, Mahrez's 222; and Bernardo 209). In the lead up to his last benching (only the game before last) he had started 3 games in a row. Bournemouth would only be his second start in a row.

    So, I think there's a good chance he starts, but gets taken off around 60-70mins for the FA cup; starts the FA cup; and is benched for Watford. Pep roulette is a fool's game I know, but this is enough for me to give him the armband. What do you think?

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

      The important stat average 10 points per game since restart

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

        This. But there still could be tears.

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

        Yep! I was always gonna captain him for that reason, just needed some reassurance on his minutes

  30. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys.... need some help pls 🙂

    A) Jesus and Antonio in for Jimi and Salah -4
    B) Jesus and Digne in for Jimi and TAA -4
    C) Ings in Jimi out
    D) Save

    A/B would mean Cpt Jesus