Scout Picks

Gameweek 37+ Scout Picks draw on Burnley and Manchester United

Burnley are one of the teams at the heart of the Gameweek 37+ Scout Picks.

They travel to an already-relegated Norwich side on Saturday afternoon, which warrants a double-up on their assets.

As ever, our best team for the Gameweek has been assembled by the editorial team of David, Neale, Paul and Geoff.

We line up in 3-5-2 once again, this time coming in at £81.9m, £3.1m inside the budget of £85.0m.

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope (£5.1m) is usually an auto-include for the Scout Picks anyway but when Burnley face Norwich, there’s nowhere else to look, in all honesty. The Clarets’ goalkeeper is still joint-top in the race for the Premier League’s Golden Glove with 14 clean sheets while the Canaries have found the net just once since the beginning of Project Restart.

Defenders

Matt Doherty (£6.5m) should come straight back into the Wolves starting line-up for Gameweek 37+ after the benching last time out. Not only has the right wing-back had a rest, but he also helped win a penalty after coming onto the pitch against Burnley. Monday evening brings Crystal Palace and their brittle defence to Molineux, offering potential at both ends of the field. Wolves have kept five clean sheets in their last six at home, Palace have blanked five times since Gameweek 31+ and the Eagles have also conceded a minimum of two goals in each of their last four outings.

John Egan (£4.7m) also has the potential for double-digit returns in Gameweek 37+ as Sheffield United prepare to host Everton. The Toffees have conceded 14 goals from set-plays this season, only Aston Villa (15) and Norwich (16) giving up more. That bodes well for Egan who has netted twice in the last four matches. Meanwhile, the Blades have clean sheets in both of their last two at Bramall Lane and Everton have scored just one away goal since Gameweek 28.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) gets back into the Scout Picks with a chance of returns at both ends of the pitch in Gameweek 37+. Manchester City are the only team with more clean sheets than the Red Devils since the Premier League restart while Wan-Bissaka himself is second among Manchester United players for crosses in that time.

Midfielders 

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Inside the Premier League’s top three for shots in the box and shots on target over the last four matches, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) has been rather unfortunate to blank over the previous two Gameweeks. Wednesday’s meeting with Chelsea is sure to see a return to points-scoring ways in light of how busy he’s been in the penalty area. Let’s not forget than Frank Lampard’s defensive unit has been anything but secure recently, conceding 33 goals on the road this season, an average of 1.8 per away game. Only three other clubs have performed worse in that area than Chelsea.

Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) is our chosen asset from the Manchester City roster, even though there is plenty of uncertainty about their Gameweek 37+ line-up. Admittedly, we don’t know who will play against Arsenal in the FA Cup, or whether or not they will get injured, but the Belgian looks a better bet than most. He was afforded a whole rest against Bournemouth and played less than 65 minutes in Gameweek 35+. Therefore, he should be in a good enough place fitness-wise to start both in the FA Cup and on Tuesday when Manchester City travel to Watford. The Hornets have conceded a minimum of three goals in three of their last five matches and were hit for eight the last time they faced Pep Guardiola’s men.

Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) simply cannot stop delivering after his score against Crystal Palace broke the 100-point barrier after just 12 Premier League appearances for Manchester United. The Portuguese international has blanked just once since the Premier League returned and still averages 8.8 points per game as a Red Devil. Meanwhile, West Ham have conceded at least twice in four of their last five away games.

That also bodes well for Anthony Martial (£8.4m) who has been a consistent deliverer of double-figure hauls at Old Trafford since the Premier League returned to our television screens. In that time, he has registered five goals and three assists at home, for points per game average of 16. The Frenchman’s streak of hauls at Old Trafford even goes back beyond lockdown, Martial last blanking there as long ago as Gameweek 25.

Leandro Trossard (£5.8m) looks poised to capitalise on Newcastle’s worsening injury crisis in defence. Steve Bruce’s squad now features flags of varying degrees of severity against six defenders ahead of Gameweek 37+. As a result, each of the Magpies’ last four matches has seen them concede at least twice and, during that period, Trossard has struck the back of the net twice.

Forwards

How Ings and Calvert-Lewin looked in Everton's one-all draw with Southampton

Danny Ings (£7.5m) has five goals since the Premier League restart, more than any other forward. That makes including him in the Scout Picks an easy prospect considering Southampton travel to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon. The Cherries have shown some spirit going forward recently, but still have plenty of defensive issues. They have conceded at least twice in four of their last five and must take on Ings without key personnel at the back.

Chris Wood (£6.1m) could be set for big things in Gameweek 37+ when he travels to face Norwich. The Canaries have conceded more goals at home than any other side this season (35), are the second-worst for conceding headers and set-play attempts since the Premier League restart and have given up the second-highest number of penalties across 2019/20 as well. That bodes well for Wood who ranks second in the whole division for big chances this year, has more headed attempts than any colleague and takes the Clarets’ spot-kicks too.

Substitutes

Rui Patrício (£5.3m) is a cheaper alternative to Doherty to help anyone buy into Wolves’ defence for the Crystal Palace game.

Willy Boly (£4.8m) is even kinder for the budget and offers more chance of an attacking return than the goalkeeper with his penalty-box presence for set-plays.

Enda Stevens (£5.2m) is an alternative route into the Sheffield United defence that hosts Everton this week.

Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m) is an alternative option in the Burnley attack who has shown some consistency since the Premier League restart. During that time, he has attacking returns in four of his five starts, more than any other Claret.

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:

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  1. lifes a pitch
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    TC Martial, Bruno, Dilva or KDB this week?

    1. Mattious8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Safe Bruno, Riskier Mar or KDB

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

      Dilva TC vs Norwich in GW38!

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

      2. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I've decided to wait til GW38 and might bring in Dilva for the TC

    3. Halftime Lemon
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno safest I'd say, KDB if your chasing

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

      Martial

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

      DSilva or KDB 38? If not probably martial

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

      Martial - easy choice really. Just look at his home stats since the restart. He hasn’t scored less than 13 points.

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

    Had Greenwood starting but have switched to Connolly due to Newcastle being riddled with injuries.

    Hopefully Connolly starts but willing to take the risk as have a feeling Greenwood going to be benched vs West Ham.

    Patricio
    TAA Dunk Doherty
    Salah(c) Sterling Dilva Martial Fernandes
    Jesus Connolly

    Button Greenwood Aurier Robinson

    1. Lucy2019
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Starting Connolly over Greenwood. JFC.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What do you think as regards to Playing either Greenwood or Armstrong? Is Connolly likely to start?

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

        Anyones guess.

        Would have done Connolly to Maupay but would be for -4 so just going Connolly.

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood in for Connolly for sure, he'll start Vs West ham

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

      Mahrez > Salah C worth a hit ?

      Or captain Bruno ?

      1. Triple P
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sideways imo

        1. Triple P
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I read Mane instead of Mahrez... I dont like Mahrez, so prefer Salah

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

        captain Bruno I am not sure why people are so obsessed with Salah cap. Was poor vs Arsenal and Chelsea have everything to play for.

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

          Agree with you, I have Salah but he is one of the last I’d captain in my team this GW. Chelsea will give everything for the top 4 while Liverpool clearly aren’t concentrated anymore.

      3. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        yes worth it

      4. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        What did Salah do to impress you so much?

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          The things mentioned above, probably.

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

      Is it worth moving Mane to Salah because Salah looks hungry?

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

        i probably would not I'd almost prefer to bank the transfer if you are happy with your team.

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

        No

      3. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nah. Use the transfer elsewhere, or save for GW38. Ultimately, go with your gut.

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

      Will there be any early burnley team news before deadline?

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

      Protecting 15pts lead in cash league, rival have Foden and Jesus, should i sell Vardy for Jesus and start Foden or play my game, keep Vardy play Greenwood and bench Foden

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

        Play your game

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

          this

      2. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I thought it was mine, but apparently I'm playing your game!

    8. Triple P
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Play Ederson or Pope?

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

        Pope

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pope (Ederson owner).

        1. Triple P
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          cheers guys, feels a bit odd benching ederson though

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

      FPLRockstar likely to give city team news before deadline in GW38?

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

        He's signed off for the season

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

        Nope

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

        Rockstar has done his last gig, no encore just hope for a comeback next season

    10. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Morning Gents
      Left with both FH and TC, which one shall i use this gw

      Current team, 1 FT
      Pope
      TAA Azpi AWB
      KDB Mahrez Bruno Mane
      Ings Greenwood Vardy

      Bench: Foden

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

        TC this week, FH next week. All the games are at the same time next week, so you can easily fiddle around with your team when the lineups are leaked.

        1. We ain't got no histor…
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          In that case who would you tc mate from the options available. Got 1 FT and fine with a hit

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

            I'd personally go for either Bruno or Ings but there are lots of good options

    11. Fishy
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who are the 3 essential player's this gw?
      Any position
      Any price

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

        Martial, Pope, Fernandes

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

        Tarkowski, Maupay, Jiminez, Pope, Wood

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

          Doherty, Martial, Bruno, AWB.
          Basically 3 Wolves, 3 Man United, 3 Burnley.
          Pick you three.

      3. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Salah Doherty Ings all differentials in Mini league

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

      TAA + Pulisic -> Pieters + Son?

      1. Lucy2019
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No.

    13. Bertie1998
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1FT, 2.4m in the bank, no chips left to use.
      Pope;
      TAA, Doherty, Wan-Bissaka, Boly;
      Foden, Martial, De Bruyne, Fernandes, Pulisic;
      Jiménez

      Martinez; Azpilicueta, Ayew, Nketiah.

      I'm thinking of getting rid of Azpilicueta and Ayew but not sure...
      Any advice?

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

      How close is this to your GW38 FH team?

      Pope
      TAA, Doherty, Dunk
      KDB, Salah, D Silva, Fernandes
      Jesus, Greenwood, Auba

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

        Not very

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

        IF using FH then drop TAA and upgrade Greenwood

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

        Pretty close! Have not thought about Auba yet though but seems to be pretty popular here.

    15. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ederson
      Doherty | TAA | Digne
      Martial | B.Fernandes | KDB | Willian | Pulisic
      Greenwood | Ings

      McCarthy | Vardy | Azpilicueta | Justin

      How to improve this side with 2FTs?

      A. KDB + Vardy => D.Silva + Kane/Auba
      B. Azpi/TAA + Vardy => Bardsley/Tarkovski + Kane/Auba

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

      OR 7000, 30 points clear in ML. Two defenders plus Aurier not playing. Worth taking a hit for Taylor/Vardy > Tarkowski/Ings to block 2nd in the league who has both?

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

        Probably if you don’t have a playing defence

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

          Could also do Taylor > Pieters without a hit and keep vardy but not sure he’ll play both?

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

        Wouldn't be keen on selling Vardy, but definitely worth a hit to get in Tark for Taylor.

    17. konrad.sygula95
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hello guys, which option should I choose ?
      A) Lascelles to Bardsley/Pieters
      B) Kdb to D Silva
      C) Jesus to Ings
      D) Save the transfer
      E) something else?

      Foster/Button
      VVD/Lascelles/Digne/Saiss/Simpson
      Salah /Kdb/Fernandes/Guendouzi/Pulisic
      Greenwood /Rashford/Jesus

      1ft 0.1itb still have TC chip at my disposal

      1. Triple P
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        E) Get rid of Foster. Guess youre .1 short for Pope?

        1. konrad.sygula95
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, unfortunately

    18. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which Burnley defender at 4.6m or less for 1 week only?

      A. Pieters
      B. Bardsley

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

        A.

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

          Nahh. B. Better BPS.

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

      Start Boly or Pieter's?

      Already have Pope and Doherty starting.

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

        Pieters

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

        I would start both tbh.

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

      Anyone else going Jimenez (C)?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I don’t see the massive upside in that but decent chance of a return

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

          Scored in his last 2 and Palace look awful so yeah has potential, I'm going to roll the dice on it

      2. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He's back in the goals again but one of those goals was a penalty and Wolves aren't creating many chances still.

    21. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would you drop Aurier for a Sheffield defender?

      1. Killitzer
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have Aurier on the bench with Lundstram playing. Hopefully

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

      Who is your C ?

    23. Killitzer
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      With a defence of-

      TAA Aurier Saiss Lundstram Lescalles

      Would you take a hit to bring in a Burnley defender?

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not for me

      2. Sid123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I think lund will start so you should be OK

    24. TheOneAndOnly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who to bench?
      A) Azpil (liv)
      B) Lamptey (NEW)

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

        B probably.

    25. Sid123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Best Burnley defender other than tarkowski and why

      A bardsley
      B long
      C pieters

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

        A

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A. Better CBI.

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

        A. Better BPS.

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

      chasing 24points who’d u C on
      a. Rash
      b. Mane

      danke

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

        I'm leaning towards mane myself ...

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B. Rest and playing suspect defense.

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

        thank you

    27. Champions united
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Aurier to tark
      Or
      Green to wood

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

        Aurier to Tark I think - Greenwood will start against WH imo and he needs so little to score (manutd fan here)

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A2T

        1. Champions united
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks

    28. Mini Mahouse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Choose 1:

      1) Vardy -> Kane
      2) Pulisic -> DSilva
      3) Pulisic -> Trossard

      I'm chasing by 3 points - Rival has Vardy not Pulisic so the Vardy move would be an extra differential

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

        2.

    29. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sell one:

      A) Pulisic
      B) Willian

      Buy one:

      1) Fernandes
      2) Martial

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

        How do you not have 1 or 2 yet!? I would say Willian to Bruno

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B2.

    30. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dilva or Bruno (c)?

    31. andrinho
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any triple captains?