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. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ings or Wood this GW?

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

      Quite the dilemma, isn't it? I'm going with the team that tends to score more than one goal per game, but I could be wrong.

    2. TRE2
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      IMO Ings. Decent form

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

      I would not mind having Ings for 37 and 38.

    4. Lumberjack
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings

  2. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Boly or Saiss and why?

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

    Best defender for the final two GWs-

    A. Egan
    B. Jack Stephens
    C. Lamptey
    D. Pieters
    E. Saiss

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

      D

  4. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Burnley Defender
    B) Wolves defender

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Because I have Doherty people have been suggesting I get Burnley

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have doherty but still considering double wolves More to play for

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

    1FT 1.5ITB FH next GW / 12 point lead in ML
    Patricio Button
    TAA Doherty Stevens (Kiko Holgate)
    KDB Salah Bruno Martial Foden
    Greenwood Jesus (Nketiah)

    A. Jesus to Jimmy
    B. Jesus & Foden to Jimmy & Dvila -4
    C. Jesus & Foden to Jimmy & Trossard -4
    D. Jesus to Ings

    Any of them worth it? Seems silly to waste a FT if FH next GW.

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

      A or D.

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

        Thanks

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

    I'm really struggling to settle on a captain. I'm currently 2nd 30 points behind leader, 3rd place is only 6 behind me.

    Both will captain Martial who I don't own, I have Sterling & ings neither of whom are owned by 3rd place.

    Do I play safe and captain ings or go for broke with sterling? The only advantage I have on first place is I still have FH

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

      If chasing, go Sterling. It’s a risk with a great reward

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

      what are your other options?

  7. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    My current back 3 is TAA/Boly/Egan.....have Aurier & Lascelles who are both doubts...have exact money to do Lascelles to Bardsley....do it and keep as first sub??

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

    Pages flying!

    Some feedback on my captaincy thoughts please?

    I have been thinking of captaining Salah all week.

    I have some doubts but the stats are good, I’m chasing a big points gap and I think my ML rival will captain Bruno.

    Salah, Bruno and Sterling are probably my three best options.

    Go for it and captain Salah?!

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

      Salah should get something and Fat Frank never parks the bus

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

        Thanks, that’s my thinking. All the best!

      2. seanie3
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        midfield and defence isn't good enough to park the bus

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

      Does your rival own Salah?

      If you are chasing a big gap you need to captain someone he doesn’t even own. If that is Salah then go for it 🙂

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

        Thanks. He owns him, but not Sterling, so I’m tempted by him too. But part of me likes it coming down to the final game too!

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

          Depends how many points behind you are.

          If 30+ then I think you need to gamble on sterling - big gamble though

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

            Thanks. Think it comes down to those doesn’t it. Cheers, tough calls!

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

      same boat here chasing big points too, ML Leader will probably cap Bruno or Rash, hasn't got Salah so I should probably go for gold now too.

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

        Yeah, particularly in your case as he doesn’t have him. Good luck!

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

          Good Luck to you too, Salah brace pleeeeeaaassseeee 😉

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

            Haha, yes please! Some crazy mega haul would do nicely!

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      yep, cap Salah

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

        Cheers mate. Good luck

    5. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on Salah (with Son as VC) .... also have Bruno and Martial, but who knows what's going to happen in the cup

      No cup and I would be on Martial - not Bruno
      Have owned Bruno since his second week, but captained him just the 2 times, both at home ... Just 6 and 10 points

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

        Nice one, thanks. Cup a part of the thinking too. Lessen part of the risk while taking a risk in other ways. Let’s hope it pays off!

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

    jimenez 2 ings?
    or
    greenwood 2 wood?

    will fpl_rockstar leak the burley team at 17:20 ?

    cheers

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Greenwood to Wood

  10. Remo85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start greenwood or Antonio?

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

      The G

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

      Greenwood

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

      I'd back Antonio, form over fixture universal fpl rule.

    4. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Both somehow?

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

      If you had

      Brunno, Salah, KDB Antonio

      Would you swap Antonio for Martial?

      Was going to play Jimi, Rashford and Ings as forwards with Pulisic on bench

      1. Remo85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have

        Pope
        Stevens, Doherty, Tarkowski
        KDB, Bruno,martial, Antonio
        Jesus, greenwood, wood

        Pulisic, laporte, kelly on bench
        Want Pulisic in aswell ideally.aarrggh

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

          I may just do nothing, what ever I do will end up back firing based the last two games weeks hahah!

          I can't swap Antonio for Martial without a hit as already have 3 man u players. So would mean Bruno for Martial which is probably too sideways, or but another burnley defender in

  11. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A)
    AWB - Doherty - Boly
    KDB - Fernandes - Pulisic - Foden

    B)
    TAA - AWB - Doherty - AWB
    KDB - Fernandes - Pulisic

  12. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Play 2:

    A) TAA
    B) Egan
    C) Pulisic
    D) Tark (already have Pope)

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

      A D

    2. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B & D

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

      BD

    4. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B C

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

      AD

  13. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Could this move be worth it?? KDB and Greenwood to Dilva and Ings -4, would mean I go into last game of the season with no hit and TC on Dilva

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No I'd say KDB is more certain to start in 37 than D Silva.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I’d say both are.

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers lads!! Should I do Jesus to Ings instead??

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Keep Ings.

          2. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Sorry read it wrong, I would bring in Ings yes. Good game and great form, the man just cant stop scoring, even playing for a very limited Sou side.

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers mate!! Reluctantly to lose Jesus tho but I want solid picks for last two game weeks now as much is I can without rotation risk of other involvements like Jesus has

        2. Hulk Smash
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          If Silva plays in the cup he won't play in the league 3 days later. The same doesn't apply to KDB who was completely rested in the last game.

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Dilva wont play in the FA cup and will play his both final league games 😉

  14. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one please:

    A - Pulisic
    B- Greenwood

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

      Puli

  15. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pieters or long?? Come on guys

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

      Pieters

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

      P

  16. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy out for Wood or Ings

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

      Ings

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

      keep

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

      nope, play Vardy.

      Golden Boot!

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

      Ings, Or maby Auba/Jesus, Vardy boring, Max 1 goal scorer

    5. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings, lose Vardy. He is over for the season but still wind the golden boot.

  17. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one:

    GW -> Wood
    Alonso -> Tark
    Alonso -> Dunk
    Alonso -> Egan
    Play Puli
    Play TAA

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

      B

  18. Leon Harris
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Need to offload one, Pulisic or Willian?

    Cheers

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

      Will

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian

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

    I see lots of us have same dilema, still cant decide

    A.Greenwood
    B.Foden (rival that chase me have him)

    1. Saiss (have Doherty)
    2. Pieters (have Pope)

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

      A

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

      A1

  20. Goobo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ederson
    TAA-Doherty-Maguire
    Willian-Martial - KDB - Bruno
    Wood - Ings - Jesus

    1 FT and 1.1 in the bank and don't know what to do with it? Will FH for last gameweek

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

      Similar position. Thinking of moving Willian but don’t know who for. Maybe Mahrez but aware of the risks.

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

        Yeah me too. No idea as Pulisic feels sideways and could just miss the points. Feel in a good position but there must be a better option?

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

          Wish I knew what is was...

  21. Meccano
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best Burnley def option? Can’t afford Tarkowski.

    Pieters or Bardsley?

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

      Pieters

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

    Who will score the most points

    A. Bardsley
    B. Long
    C. Pieters

    Reasons would be appreciated

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

      Long aerial battles
      Pieters crossing
      Don’t think Bardsley will contribute
      I would choose long for the same reason that tarkovski is being talked about
      Norwich and set pieces
      But pieters likes to get forward

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

    Ings for a hit or just play Pulisic?

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

      In the same boat with Willian. I think Play Pulisic.

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

    Play Foden or Puli?

  25. Lumberjack
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got 1FT to burn and FH next week, who would you change from this starting lineup? £2.6m ITB.

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Digne
    KDB Bruno Martial Willian Foden
    Jiménez Rashford

    Thinking Willian but don’t know who for.

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

      Oddly Willian has scored a lot of goals against the top sides this season. I'd lose Digne. Doubt he gets a clean sheet but you never know, he might get an attacking return.

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

        Ok thanks. Only got Digne last week - for no reward ofc - but might be a good one to ship.

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

          Also bought Digne last week in an early move before Eve played Avl .... really wish I hadn't

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

      I'd get Son for Willian if you can afford it

  26. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Has anyone found the answer to captain pick ?? Martial or Bruno

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      flip a coin. Both great options

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

      Martino

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

      Martial .. Bruno's not that good at home

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bruno averaging 7.5 pts/game at home

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

    bench one:

    A foden
    B antonio (mun)

    and similar question :

    A foden
    B pulisic (liv)

  28. Mr.K
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pulled the trigger!

    BB team is:
    Pope - Martinez
    TAA - Egan - Tarkowski - Boly - Dunk
    Pulisic - Fernandes (V) - KDB - Salah (C) - Foden
    Vardy - Greenwood - Rashford

    Wish me luck or whatever!

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

      luck

      1. Mr.K
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers!

  29. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    AWB - Doherty - Boly
    KDB - Fernandes - Pulisic - Foden

    OR

    TAA - AWB - Doherty - AWB
    KDB - Fernandes - Pulisic

    1. Mr.K
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      AWB twice?

      1. sthelenslad92
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry should say Boly

        1. Mr.K
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'd go with TAA over Foden but it's a tough choice. I don't think Liverpool will have clean sheets but TAA could have attacking returns. Who knows whether Foden will start or play at all but could definitely have returns if he does start. It's a gamble but I'd go with TAA simply because he's much more likely to start and hence get you points at all.

  30. Lev Yashin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    For the armband:

    Safe) Bruno
    Solid) Rashford
    Speculative) KdB
    Sassy) Ings

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

      Solid

    2. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid