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Scoutcast Episode 340 –Premium forwards on the radar?

Premium forwards are back on the menu for our Scoutcast trio as Joe, Andy and Az look ahead to Gameweek 37+ and try to pick some differentials to help Fantasy Premier League managers make a late push for mini-league glory.

While some of their tips are certainly bargains, they think this could be the week to turn to some forgotten pricier options, who have been sold by many in recent weeks.

Up top, Spurs hitman Harry Kane (£10.9m) and Arsenal talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) look primed for investment with kind fixtures for the run-in.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s main men are under scrutiny. The underlying statistics point to a Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) haul on the horizon. But are the Premier League champions still motivated?

Recorded ahead of Thursday’s matches, all three of our Scoutcast regulars are full of hope after an average-to-bad Gameweek 36+ so far. To describe Joe’s Bench Boost this time around as laughable barely does this sorry use of a chip justice.

Our crew take a look at clean sheets for the final two matches, while Andy takes his turn to name his favourite differential for the run-in and also reveals an exciting membership offer.

The show finishes off as usual with their transfer and captaincy plans for Gameweek 37+. There are certainly plenty of differentials and forgotten premium picks to consider.

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FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 36+

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

    Bruno or Rashford captain this week?

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

      Martial or Mane for me.

    2. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Out of the two, I'd go Rash

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one, Bruno probably

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

      Bruno out of those.

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

      Rashford but I'm going Martial

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

      Rash

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

      Martial for me but Bruno if not a choice

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

    Martinez
    Sais taa long (taylor lascels)
    Kdb mane bruno raz (puli)
    Gren rash jimi

    Which? (Gw38+ puli to dsilva) (chasing ML 30 pts)

    A) grenwod mane -4 to ings/wood/wilson/king - martial/dsilva
    B) grenwod taa -4 to ings/wood/king/wilson pieters/bardsley/oconell
    C) taylor to bardsley/pieters
    D) mane to martial/dsilva/stanislas
    E) roll ft

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      E

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

      I would roll ft but start Puli over Greenwood. I am united fan but he looked tired and out of sorts last night. I really fancy Puli vs Liverpool.

  3. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Ederson and Pulisic to one from Ryan/McCarthy/Martinez and Mahrez for free?

    FH GW38.

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

      Personnally I would look for someone with potential to deliever more than CS from goalie.

      Be brave take a punt

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

      I would keep Puli for GW37

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

    Patricio Button
    AWB TAA Doherty Taylor Simpson
    Sterling KDB Foden Pulisic Bruno
    Vardy Greenwood Nketiah

    A. Nketiah & TAA to Auba & Long
    B. Pulisic & Greenwood to Martial & Wood
    C. KDB & Vardy to Salah & Auba

    Need something different to ML rivals

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

      B is something different and if your rival has not got Martial go for it

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

    Best sub 6.0m defender for this week? I’m thinking either Wolves or Brighton.

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Saïss?

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

        I’ve got him but thinking of doubling up.

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

      Tarkowski

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        this

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

      Lamptey
      Tierney
      Tarkovski
      Stephens

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

      Tark

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

      Burnley

  6. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who to start?
    A) Bertrand
    B) Saka

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bertrand will start 100%

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

      Bertrand

  7. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which move shall I make?

    A) Jesus > Auba -4 (own KDB. Plan will be to bring in Sterling + DSilva for 38)
    B) Willian > Martial -4
    C) Greenwood > Wood -4

    Am chasing in my ML and he owns Martial, will probably captain as well. 3rd place also owns Martial.

    Thanks in advance

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

      depends on the gap. B and captain

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Gap is about 20 odd points. Not owning Martial has put me in 2nd

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      B and captain

  8. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Really worried, Im only one in my ML who doesnt have Martial and sure almost everyone in top 5 will captain him.
    Im 3rd and cap between 1.- 5. is only 40 points. 4/5 still have FH and will play it GW38 it seems.
    Should I take a hit to get Martial or captain Bruno? Can I survive one more week. This have been nighmare not owning Martial when everyone else have him.

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have the same issue. I’m thinking about biting the bullet and bringing him in for -4 and sticking the armband on him. I need rid of Willian.

      Problem is Auba and Wood are niggling away at me too.

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

        Yeah, really have to think this.
        I could do Mane and Greenwood > Ings and Martial but not sure is it worth it.

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

        Mane at home against that Chelsea defence could get haul easily.

  9. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How does it look for next GW?
    Who Should I captain?
    0FT, 0mill, FH 38

    Patricio
    AWB VVD Doherty
    KDB Salah Fernandes Pulisic Dilva
    Rashford Jesus

    Button;Nketiah, Lascelles, Simpson

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

      Good team, C Fernandes or Dilva

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

    Am I G2G?

    Pope
    Trent - Saiss - Egan
    Salah - KDB - Dilva - Fernandes
    Ings - Rashford - Jesus

    Subs: Henderson, Fernandez, Holgate & Hayden

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

      G2G

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    For anyone that misses the jingle at the start of the scoutcast: https://tinyurl.com/y46hpdxf

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      We still use that on the podcast version. 🙂

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

    Morning all, need some opinions on this. I'm 28 points behind in the cash ML in 2nd and 15 points ahead of 3rd (he still has Antonio to play).

    Is it worth the gamble to drop Ings or Jimenez to Auba or Vardy? Thanks

    My team
    1ft 4itb
    Pope Martinez
    TAA Doherty Saiss Aurier Taylor
    Martial KDB Bruno Sterling Foden
    Ings Jimenez Greenwood

    ML Leader
    Hendo Martinez
    Boly TAA AWB Egan Targett
    KDB Sterling Martial Fernandes Hayden
    Kane Jimenez Nketiah

    1. Martial Matas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Your team looks good. Midfield is a stalemate. Only really Kane he can hurt you with. Not worth losing Ings or Jimi. What about Greenwood to Wood?

  13. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    When is the new season starting?

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

      GIYF

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry what lol

        1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Google is your friend I’m guessing

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Aug 8

  14. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do we think of Wood is he nailed? I saw he only started the last game

    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Started vs Lpool as well. Other strikers injured or doubtful am pretty sure he's nailed on.

  15. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone discussed yet the possibility of Ings being on pens with JWP missing last time?

    Ralph mention it ever?

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

      I was confused because ings chasing golden boot. But don't know

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

      i think theres a good chance, ings should have taken the last one as well...how often does Soton have a golden boot contender.

      20 PL goals, no pens. So impressive

      1. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        incredible season really, so pleased for him.

  16. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    DeBruyne has never been priced over 10.5
    What will his price likely be next time? I'm guessing 11

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

      12.0m along with Salah and Mane.

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

        I don't see it happening for some reason

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’d guess 11

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

      He's a point off being top scorer atm, 12.5 for me

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

      12.0 anything else would be criminal

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

      12.0

  17. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Holgate def out for both remaining games or is he worth holding for a BB in 38?

  18. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got 1FT and FH38+. Not sure what to do here, any help appreciated

    A) Vardy >>> Ings
    B) Vardy >>> Wood
    C) Lascelles >>> Pieters
    D) Other

    Patricio, Martinez
    TAA, Maguire, Doherty, Lascelles*, Basham
    KdB, Martial, Bruno, Pulisic, Foden
    Vardy, Jimenez, Nketiah

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

      B

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

    Which ONE week punt should I go for?

    A) Jimenez (CRY) : vs a depleted defense
    B) Wood (nor) : Scored 2 in the reverse fix
    C) Son (LEI) : Explosive, could be rested?

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

      B

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

        Thanks

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

    30 points ahead of mini league rival. He still has BB and FH. The one player he has that I'm afraid could really hurt me is Salah. Would it be a good idea to cover this week with Vardy and Pulisic to Wood and Salah?

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

      Y

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

      Do you think he'll cap Salah vs CHE this GW?

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

        It's possible. He probably wants to captain his main differential. We have so many of the same players - KDB, Bruno, Rashford, Jimenez etc.

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

          Maybe bring in Salah but still captain whomever you think is the best option this GW

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

    Save FT here and GTG? Really want to punt on a Burnley defender for the last two GWs but will be in a stronger position in GW 38 with 2 FTs

    McCarthy
    TAA Maguire Doherty
    Sterling Bruno Martial (c) D.Silva
    Vardy Jimenez Ings

    Krul Pulisic Aurier Fernandez 1FT 0.9 ITB

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

      Save

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

      How sick will you be if Tarkowski gets a 15 pointer?

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

        I could live with it cause of his low ownership but the Pope 8 or 9 pointer would hurt more

  22. Who are all Lukakus
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A.Maguire + Foden to Egan + Martial for -4

    B. KDB to Mane for free

    Will freehit 38

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

      B from those

      1. Who are all Lukakus
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. What do you think if Maguire + KDB/Pulisic to Tarkowski + Martial?

        I need Martial for this gameweek but hate -4 at this stage. Removing Maguire can back fire as well...

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

          -4 might be hard to take.

          Those transfers look better Tarkowski might be also involved in att as Norwich lost lot of headed goals.

          I think WHU will score against United. So if Tarkowski will get CS and United will lose a goal it will be 0 for You

          1. Who are all Lukakus
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Actually Maguire to Tarkowski is just to free 3rd slot to welcome Martial at home against Westham. My ML is very close and any -4 is dangerous at this point though...

  23. rilo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Saiss AWB
    KDB Mahrez Foden Bruno
    Auba Vardy Greenwood

    G2G? 1FT 2.9ITB

    Thinking about some transfers, but maybe best way for GW 38 will be to save transfer.

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

      Looks a save but who do you have on the bench if one of the City boys misses out?

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

        Willian first sub.

        Fernandez as defender

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

          Yeah save - good first sub

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

            Thanks

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Save mate

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

        Thanks

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

    For this week only would you rather bring in Ings and play 3-4-3, or bring Silva in for one of Mahrez/Foden and play 3-5-2?

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

      Ings

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings

  25. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Am I G2G any suggestions?

    Pope
    Trent - Saiss - Egan
    Salah - KDB - Dilva - Fernandes
    Ings - Rashford - Jesus

    Subs: Henderson, Fernandez, Holgate & Hayden

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

      Yes

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

      Save and wait for last GW

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Save nice team

  26. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Salah to Martial (for free) sheer madness? Not owning him is terrifying me.

    Otherwise it's Pulisic and Foden to Martial and 4.5 for -4

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not madness but Chelsea aren’t great defensively

    2. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all. Considering the same move.

      Pulisic running behind our high line isn't something I'd want to take a -4 to miss out on!

  27. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any ideas lads? Using FH in 38 so open to a punt/hit

    Pope
    TAA Doherty AWB
    Sterling Dilva Bruno Martial Pulisic
    Jesus Ings

    Button Nketiah Lascelles Robinson

    2.1itb 1ft

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

      TAA to Tarkowski if u are not scared about doubling Burnley def.

      Chelsea will score against Pool but still TAA migh get involved in att but there is a chance TAA will be benched imo

  28. Kaiser123
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So, i wanted 2 FT for GW 38. However, only 2 fit defenders for this gw in TAA/ Doc. One of Aurier/Lasc/Holgate need to go. I have 5.2, so Tark for Burnley not possible. Any other suggestions?

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

      Any other Burnley defender

  29. RamboRN
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope

    Taa Egan Sais
    Kdb sterling mahrez Bruno martial
    Vardy greenwood

    Subs martinez iheanacho kiko killman
    1ft 1.7m itb. Any changes you would do? I'm thinking vardy for someone... possibly aubam or bring in woods for inheanacho and bench greenwood?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy to Auba could work

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

    12 Points Ahead. Rival has 6 different players.

    ME v RIVAL

    Pope v DDG
    Azpi v Aurier
    Martial v Foden
    Jimenez v Willian
    Vardy v Jesus

    Would you block any of the players or are there better transfers I could do?

    1. Steve McCroskey
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer your set up. Hold in my opinion.

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

        This. Your players are much better.