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:

2,719 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wood or Ings for last two games?

    1. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wood

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

      Ings looks class, fit and sharp..

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

      Ings

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

      Ings for both

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

      Ings much higher ceiling.

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

      Ooooh. Difficult one. Probably wood

    7. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings for me for the last 2. Really fancy Wood this week as well though, but can't have 'em all 🙂

  2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which is best option this week?

    A. AWB and Dilva
    B. Tark and Martial (-4)

    Bearing in mind ML rival chasing me will likely have martial (C)

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

      A. Save any hits for the last week.

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

      A

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

      I'm in exactly the same boat. ML rival is 5 points behind but likely has Martial C....

      1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It's tough. I really want to block him but not keen on the hit

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

          Same. I'm tempted to block as even with the 4 point hit I'll be 1 in front. With my FH next week I'd hope that's enough.

    4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B. No Martial has ruined my season

      1. Party time
          3 years, 8 months ago

          :zsolt:

        • Party time
            3 years, 8 months ago

            😆

      2. DanL18
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bench Foden (Watford) or Tarkowski (Norwich)?

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

          Foden

        2. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          always start the attacker

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

            Thats bs logic

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

          Foden

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

          Foden

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

          I'd put Foden first on bench - looking at his minutes he seems to play a nearly full game then come off the bench the next game - not that it's any indication of the future and Tark has a great shot at a cs, assist, baps

          1. Pieterke30
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            He will be benched in the Cup this weekend.

        6. Darnell
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Tark, probably gets 6 points and certainly not a guarantee.

          Foden starting has much higher potential. Even coming off the bench with City ahead

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

        For GW38:

        A) Auba Mahrez and Tarkowski

        B) Jesus Martial and Doherty

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

          B, Jesus will play 38. TAA instead of Doherty if money allows.

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

          B. With Tark instead of Doh.

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

        RMT please

        Pope, (Button)
        TAA, AWB, Doherty, (Holgate, Lascelles)
        Salah, KDB, Mahrez, Bruno, (Guendouzi)
        Vardy, Jimenez, Greenwood

        1 FT, 1.3 ITB, no more chips

        Holgate and Lascelles are presumably out for the season, but I'm not sure if I should prioritize my FT on my bench defenders.

        I'm also considering transferring out one of my FWDs out for Chris Wood b/c of his form and his upcoming match vs Norwich.

        Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!

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

          6/10

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

        Heart says Foden, mind says Greenwood... please help, 1 position left in team, start who?

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

          Greenwood

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

          Foden

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

          Foden if I owned, I’m in a similar position with Armstrong? What do you think?

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

            Armstrong

        4. Geezer
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Im starting Greenwood over Foden

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

          Greenwood

        6. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foden

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

          Greenwood.

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

          Improve your mind

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

          Foden

        10. V-2 Schneiderlin
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Greenwood for me

      6. Blue Gaffer
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Alonso & McGinn to Pieters & Dilva -4 yes or no?

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

          Don't like the hit but yeah.

      7. shearer9
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can't believe I sold Jim and Doherty last week just to get Jesus in. Absolute stinker...

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

          I got rid of Rashford to get Willian.. that stinks even more...

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

        Bradsley or Pieters?

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

          Pieters

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

            He nailed for the last 2?

      9. shearer9
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Will Vinagre start?

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

          salt and vinagre?

      10. The Pep Revolution
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Anyone who has their triple captain chip still to play, when will you use it and on who?

        1. COLLIN QUANER
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Next week. David Silva

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

          That's what I'm debating
          Have Fern, Mart, KDB, Ster...could get rid of Ster for Salah...have 14 point lead in first place. Thinking Fern or Mart

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

          I hav Tc and FH both
          Going martial tc this week

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

          GW38+ KDB

      11. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Brentford choke at Stoke

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

          Huge let off for West Brom if so!

      12. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Is Kane captain too crazy..I fancy a differential
        A yes
        B no

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

          Worth a go.. Not long till the end..

        2. COLLIN QUANER
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Like it

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

          Yes

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

            Cheers folks. Right you’ve talked me into it thanks

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

          B.

      13. JollyGoodYellows
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Mini league rival is 5 points behind me but has Martial, is it worth doing AWB + Pulisic > Tarkowski + Martial (-4)?

        1. Belli2007
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Definitely worth considering as remain in front. I considered the same but only 1pt in the lead and so didn't take a hit (but do have FH next week).

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

            Cheers. Forgot to say I'll use FH next week. Logic says to do it as I'll still be a point in front with a similar team and FH next week (he used his last week)

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

          So you'd only be 1 pt ahead? I think the moves are just about worth it.

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

            Yeah with the hit I'd be 1 point ahead. Just worried of a Martial haul and if he doesn't then we both own him.

      14. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who to bench?

        A - Foden
        B - Greenwood
        C - Pulisic

        Currently on B....

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

          C

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

          I'm doing C.

          1. Belli2007
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks, have switched to C....I think you are both right

      15. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        cap one:

        A salah
        B martial
        C jimenez

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

          A

        2. Belli2007
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          B

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

          B

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

          B

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

          B - United likely to try for a haul to remove the goal difference on Leicester imo

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

          I’m just wondering about Salah instead of Utd. A draw may be enough for Chelsea but surely they will have to go for it

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

          A

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

          A. Rest and playing a tired bad defensive team.

      16. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Play one:

        A) Digne (SHU a)
        B) Willian (LIV a )
        C) TAA (CHE h)
        D) Foden (WAT a)

        Cheers!

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

          D

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

          D

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

          C

      17. Up the tics
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ddg
        Taa Saiss Doherty lascelles** aurier**
        Kdb Sterling Foden Willian Bruno
        Vardy Ings Greenwood

        I have 2.3m in the bank and 1ft for a one week punk GW37 as im freehitting GW38. No clue who to bring in or take out. Also who do i bench

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

        Play 1
        Antonio
        Egan
        Digne

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

          E

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

            ??

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

              Egan

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

          Antonio

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

          Egan

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

        Bench

        A pulisic
        B foden
        C greenwood

        Thanks

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

          A

        2. Belli2007
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Have asked the same just above....I have Greenwood benched currently

          1. Belli2007
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Few people saying Pulisic though...

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

            I am leaning towards him

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

            my initial thoughts

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

          A.

      20. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bench... Mahrez, Greenwood or Foden?

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

          Mahrez

        2. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foden

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

        Bench

        1. Foden
        2. Greenwood

        Captain

        A) Salah
        B) Martial

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

          1A

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

          1B

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

          1B

        4. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 8 months ago

            1
            B

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

            1A.

          • Mighty Banana
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            1B

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

          Mane, Salah and TAA vs a mish mash Newcastle defence in 38.

          Bruce will try park the bus but doubt it will work...

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

            Yep tripe Liverpool very tempting on FH. Although given the city and united attacking options I might go TAA, Robbo & Salah

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

              Good shout!

        6. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          How do you catch rival who has a 20 pt lead here?

          Me:
          Pope (Hendo)
          TAA Doherty Long ( Gomez Taylor)
          Salah Raz Bruno Mahrez Foden
          Rashy Greenwood ( DCL)

          Rival:
          Ederson
          TAA Egan Saiss ( Fodder fodder)
          Salah KDB Bruno Martial Pulisic
          Vardy Ings ( Greenwood)

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

            Captain martial or rash whichever u feel is best imo

            1. King Kohli
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              He has Martial, I have Rashford.
              Currently on Rash (c).

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

                Oh yes my bad. Captain Rashford defo. His stats are great. Vice someone not in the FA Cup just in case if I juries in cup .Good luck

                1. King Kohli
                  • 11 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  Thanks mate, GL

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

            Doherty(c)

          3. Van der Faart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I'd be trying to captain someone you have that he doesnt. Rashford or Sterling.

            1. King Kohli
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah currently on Rashford (c).
              Would you be tempted to get in Martial for Bruno?

              1. Van der Faart
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                No.

        7. 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

        8. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Save FT or do something. I Fancy Kane Capt but it’ll be a -4. I guess Aurier has to go? .6 itb

          Martinez Button

          Vvd Aurier Doherty (Holgate Ngokia)

          Kdb sterling Bruno Martial Pulisic

          Vardy Jimmi (Greenwood)

        9. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          KdB or Sterling for C?

        10. shearer9
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Looking to get Vinagre in for this week only. Is he likely to start?

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

          Anyone throwing the armband on Doherty?

        12. Van der Faart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Who to bench here? Pick 2 please

          A) Egan
          B) Boly
          C) TAA
          D) Pulisic
          E) Foden

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Crazily

              C & E

              1. Van der Faart
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                I was afraid of someone saying TAA.