Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 38+

The Scout Squad panel return to champion the standout Fantasy Premier League assets for the final Gameweek of the season.

These picks always take the format of a ‘Free Hit’ for the very next Gameweek and this article is particularly relevant this week, with many managers still having this chip intact.

Just under a third of the top 10,000 in FPL still have their Free Hit to hand, to give some gauge of its usage.

Regular readers will know the format of this recurring feature but for the uninitiated, staff members David, Neale and Geoff and Pro Pundit Tom (sitting in for the otherwise engaged Paul) each propose an 18-man squad of players for the approaching Gameweek and explain their notable inclusions/omissions below.

The 72 nominations listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £85m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of Sunday’s deadline at 15:00 BST.

There are requirements for at least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less, at least one sub-£5.0m defender, at least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below and at least one forward priced at £7.5m or lower.

Each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Sunday.


 DavidNealeTomGeoff
GKNick PopeNick PopeNick PopeNick Pope
 Hugo LlorisMathew RyanHugo LlorisEmiliano Martinez
 Rui PatricioEmiliano MartinezEmiliano MartinezDavid de Gea
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Andrew RobertsonSerge AurierLucas DigneLucas Digne
 Serge AurierErik PietersSerge AurierAndrew Robertson
 Erik PietersLewis DunkErik PietersSerge Aurier
 Willy BolyJarrad BranthwaiteKyle Walker-PetersErik Pieters
MFRaheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
 Mohamed SalahSadio ManeKevin De BruyneMohamed Salah
 Riyad MahrezDavid SilvaMohamed SalahAnthony Martial
 David SilvaAnthony MartialMichail AntonioMichail Antonio
 TrezeguetMark NobleDaniel PodencePhil Foden
FWHarry KaneGabriel JesusGabriel JesusGabriel Jesus
 Pierre-Emerick AubameyangHarry KanePierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
 Marcus RashfordDanny IngsHarry KaneHarry Kane
 Danny IngsMarcus RashfordDanny IngsDanny Ings
 Chris WoodEddie NketiahChris WoodChris Wood

Most popular picks: Nick Pope, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Erik Pieters, Serge Aurier, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Danny Ings (four), Emiliano Martinez, Mohamed Salah, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chris Wood, Gabriel Jesus (three)

DAVID SAID…

Doubling up on the Burnley defence with Nick Pope and Erik Pieters feels like a relatively routine decision ahead of Gameweek 38+.

The Clarets’ goalkeeper has a shot at either sharing the Golden Glove award or claiming it for himself, and the whole team knows it. That was the message we got from Chris Wood after the Norwich game and they will do everything they can to help Pope keep that clean sheet.

I’ve also included Burnley’s penalty-taking centre-forward in my selection on account of his aerial presence. Over the last four matches, Brighton have given up 18 headed goal attempts, the second-worst in the Premier League.

I’ve also got another defensive double-up in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, not necessarily because I think the Liverpool back-line is in incredible shape, but because of the offensive threat on offer.

Their swashbuckling right-back is just five points away from breaking his left-sided colleague’s all-time record for most FPL points scored by a defender in one season, and retains a share of corners and direct free-kicks.

Meanwhile, Robertson has recently muscled his way into corner-taking contention and has created five big chances over the last four matches, the joint-highest of any player in the whole division.

Willy Boly gets a slightly left-field inclusion on account of Wolves’ recent defensive numbers and his potential to cause Chelsea problems. Over the last four matches, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have conceded the fewest big chances while the Blues’ awful defending of set pieces could open the door for Boly to capitalise on recently improved penalty box presence.

Raheem Sterling is by far the best choice in midfield for Gameweek 38+. He is in exceptional form with four double-figure hauls in the last six matches and a say in the penalty conversation as he chases a 20-goal season. During that period, Norwich have conceded 14 times.

That’s why I’ve also included Riyad Mahrez and David Silva in my selection, who were both rested for the win over Norwich. The Algerian has produced attacking returns in all but one start since football came back while Silva, in his last Premier League match for Manchester City, could assume direct free-kick duties and even penalties. Across his last four starts at the Etihad Stadium, the Spaniard has three goals and three assists, averaging 10.5 points per game.

I am backing Mohamed Salah to end the season with a flourish. He has been exceptionally unlucky not to score in any of his last three matches, and over the last four, he ranks best in the league for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target. That is rather ominous ahead of a meeting with Newcastle, who have been hit with a nasty injury crisis in defence recently.

I really like the prospect of Harry Kane considering Crystal Palace’s own issues at the back. Over the last four, the Eagles have given up 13 big chances, with only Brighton conceding more in that time. Meanwhile, Spurs’ talismanic striker has double-figure hauls in each of his last two, scoring four goals since Gameweek 36+.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is another premium forward with a favourable fixture on the final day of the season. With the Golden Boot still just about within his grasp, the Arsenal forward faces a Watford side that has no choice but to go for broke at the Emirates Stadium. That should see Aubameyang find plenty of space behind a team that has conceded 11 goals across their last four matches.

NEALE SAID…

We could make a case for any number of Manchester City assets this week.

A clean sheet looks like a shoo-in for the Citizens’ defence, with opponents Norwich City having scored just one solitary goal since the restart.

As ever, though, we are hindered by a cap on how many of Pep Guardiola’s side we can plump for.

I’ll personally be overlooking the near-guarantee of six points from whoever lines up at the back, then, and rolling the dice on assets further forward.

Using the Free Hit chip or otherwise, many of us will be waiting until the last possible opportunity – and hoping for the odd bit of team news – to finalise our City triple-up.

With that caveat taken as a given, and with word awaited on whether any midweek jollies affects player availability, I’ve gone with Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Gabriel Jesus as my three for Gameweek 38+.

Silva is no mere sentimental pick; it’s the likelihood of a start after his non-involvement on Tuesday and the fact he’s averaged 10.5 points per match at the Etihad since the restart.

Sterling is now delivering on the excellent underlying numbers he has been posting all year, meanwhile. The winger averages more big chances per 90 minutes than any other FPL midfielder in 2019/20 and, finally, that is starting to be reflected in his Fantasy returns, with five double-digit hauls in the last eight Gameweeks.

Jesus hasn’t hit those heights but nevertheless has five attacking returns in his last four starts, is racking up some promising numbers and… well, it’s Norwich.

I’m wary about losing assets from Manchester United to fund moves for their cross-city rivals, however.

Having seen Leicester demolished by Spurs on the counter-attack in Gameweek 37+, and with United perfectly suited to playing on the break, there could be a whole lot of space for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to exploit against the Foxes’ ageing, patched-up defence – especially if Brendan Rodgers’ side are forced to go for all three points in their push for a Champions League qualification spot.

Another backline with similar problems, Crystal Palace’s, could have a 33-year-old stopper and an ‘out of position’ central midfielder up against Harry Kane on Sunday.

The Eagles haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last seven matches and have recorded only one shut-out against the current top ten this season.

Potent attack meets injury-ravaged defence on Tyneside, too, with Newcastle’s lack of fit centre-halves and vulnerability to aerial balls leading me to a double-up of serial assister Trent Alexander-Arnold and the midfielder who has registered the second-highest-number of headed chances this season, Sadio Mane.

I’m hedging my bets on Bournemouth and Watford heads dropping with my budget selections of Jarrad Branthwaite, Emiliano Martinez and Eddie Nketiah, but my Mark Noble pick requires a bit more explanation.

In an ideal world, I’d include Michail Antonio and his incredible underlying stats – but with budgetary requirements placed on me for my fifth midfielder, who has to cost less than £6.5m, I’ve had to look elsewhere.

Jarrod Bowen is someone I really like but is currently flagged, so it was a toss-up between Tomas Soucek – a revelatory January signing who has caught the eye at set plays – and Mark Noble as my West Ham representative.

In end, and throwing caution to the wind as it’s Gameweek 38+, I’ve gone with Noble.

Since his return to the West Ham starting XI in Gameweek 35+, he has chiefly operated in an advanced midfield role ahead of Soucek and Declan Rice.

He has posted some bonkers numbers while doing so: Noble has created more chances than any other Premier League player over the last three Gameweeks, but hasn’t had a single shot.

Here’s hoping the goals rain down on the final weekend, then, at least everywhere apart from Turf Moor, where I’ve gone with four defensive assets from Burnley and Brighton for what I hope will be a dour a match as it seems on paper.

TOM SAID…

Nick Pope is the standout goalkeeper pick for the final Gameweek, in my opinion. He’ll earn at least a share of the Golden Glove award if he keeps his 16th clean sheet of the season against Brighton, who have scored just two goals in three away trips since the restart.

I also like Hugo Lloris, who is in excellent form. In the five matches since Tottenham’s defeat at Sheffield United, they’ve kept three clean sheets and only conceded twice, while their opponents Crystal Palace have lost seven in a row and rank in the bottom three for xG during that run.

If funds are a bit tighter, which may be the case for those on a Free Hit who are looking to field a number of big hitters, Emiliano Martinez looks to be the best of the budget options.

In defence, it’s hard to look past Trent Alexander-Arnold. His assist for Roberto Firmino’s goal against Chelsea was his 13th of the season, which broke his own record for most assists by a defender in a single league campaign. It’s also worth noting that his opponents at the weekend, Newcastle, have given up more headed attempts than any other side since the restart. With Alexander-Arnold’s crossing ability and share of set-pieces, you’d expect him to capitalise.

A tactical switch by Carlo Ancelotti on Monday night, which saw Everton move away from their usual 4-4-2 to a 4-2-3-1, heralded a much-improved performance, and as a result, Lucas Digne is back on my radar. Seven of his eight assists this season have arrived at Goodison Park, and with Bournemouth needing to attack, there should be plenty of space for him to exploit.

He’s joined by Serge Aurier, Erik Pieters, who is the cheapest route into Burnley’s backline, and Kyle Walker-Peters.

Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne are the two key FPL midfielders at Man City, who are both chasing down individual records. Winger Sterling looks hungry to take his Premier League goal tally to 20, and has registered four double-digit hauls in his last six outings. De Bruyne, meanwhile, is just one assist away from Thierry Henry’s record of 20 in a single campaign. Both players could bring in huge hauls against relegated Norwich this weekend, in what is the Gameweek’s must-target fixture.

I also like Mohamed Salah, who will be up against a depleted Newcastle backline who rank 20th for expected goals conceded since the restart, and Michail Antonio. Despite Aston Villa tightening up, Antonio’s numbers are simply too good to ignore: he’s averaging 8.3 points per game since the season resumed and sits top for shots, shots in the box, big chances and expected goal involvement.

The final midfield spot is reserved for budget option Daniel Podence, who marked his third successive start against Crystal Palace with his first goal for Wolves, and looks a real talent.

Up top, I’ve gone for Gabriel Jesus, who leads the way amongst forwards for shots and shots in the box since the restart. Even if his minutes are managed, I have a feeling he’ll be heavily involved once again.

I also like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. No team has given up as many big chances as manager-less Watford recently, and with their right side looking vulnerable, and the fact they’ll have to commit bodies forward to attack, I see more joy in front of goal for the Gabonese forward on Sunday.

Now, I’ve also included Harry Kane, despite a few concerns about Spurs, who have often struggled this season when the onus is on them to take the game to their opponents – remember Bournemouth and Sheffield United? However, Kane is bang in form, and his inclusion is as much about his opponents Crystal Palace, who have injuries to several key players and have now conceded 17 goals in their last seven games.

The forward list is completed by another Golden Boot contender, Danny Ings, and Chris Wood. Ings has been so clinical in recent weeks, whilst Wood again looks like a decent option. He’s now scored in back-to-back Gameweeks and is at home to a Brighton side who have conceded plenty of attempts from set-pieces over the last few weeks.

GEOFF SAID…

Burnley look set to help Nick Pope to a Gameweek 38+ clean sheet, so I’ve paired my number one goalkeeper with Erik Pieters. Emiliano Martinez will likely be, once again, an important part of any Arsenal victory and I back him to be part of the Watford relegation story.

There look to be many good picks this Gameweek and budget will certainly be an issue. Trent Alexander-Arnold is still my first-choice defender, followed by Lucas Digne with his strong home form. I circle back to Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson for an expensive top three, before considering Serge Aurier.

It’s in midfield that the difficult decisions really begin. Raheem Sterling, Mohamed Salah, Anthony Martial and Michail Antonio are four of my top picks this Gameweek, among a long and competitive list. For the sake of balance, I include Phil Foden, though there are a number of more expensive options who are unfortunate to miss out.

Gabriel Jesus leads the forward line, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Harry Kane providing able back-up. Danny Ings will be looking to finish the season well and Chris Wood could profit if his team are as motivated for Gameweek 38+ as I think they could be.

My final pick of the season is my third goalkeeper spot and I look to David De Gea. While United have looked tired they do have a decent, recent away clean sheet record, even if they did face obliging opposition. Gameweek 38+ is time for a punt and this certainly qualifies – but with United knowing a draw will suffice, a canny counter-attacking game could result in a low-scoring win and a rare full set of De Gea bonus points.

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

Our last champion, PoldervogelsUit, lost 77-88 to the Scout Picks all the way back in Gameweek 30+.

gwitbrock‘s winning margin of 23 points in Gameweek 25 is the target to beat.

Our Scout Picks article on Sunday will have further details on who is representing the community this week.

FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 37+

1,011 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    TAA Alonso Doherty Ritchie 3.9

    One FT.

    A) 3.9 to Pieters - Who to bench?
    B) Richie to Aurier - Who to bench?
    C) Alonso or Doherty to VvD - Which one?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Save

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

        So A and bench Pieters and Richie?

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Nah, being serious, I'd do Doherty to VVD.

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doherty to VVD, bench Ritchie.

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

        Thanks, I was actually thinking of selling Alonso for VVD and benching Richie

        1. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Could go either way, tbh. Just assuming Chelsea will come out with more p!ss and v!negar.

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

            Yep, I just think Wolves have a bit more chance of a cs

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

      B) bench 3.9

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

        I’d also have to bench either Alonso or Doherty

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

    Love a Dychey presser.

    These players are out, no youngsters will start.

    No messing about.

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

      Except when Lowton was 'touch and go' for about two months a couple of seasons ago, making me lose loads of Burnley clean sheets in the process.

      Good thing is I've got over it by now.

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

    Final FH choice

    1 KDB and Antonio

    2 Mahrez and martial/bruno?

    1. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1

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

    Is this mad to take a -12. Not really playing for anything (solid 3rd in ML):

    1) TAA + Doherty + Soucek + Jimenez -> Bardsley + fodder + D.Silva + Kane (triple Bur def!)

    2) Doherty + Soucek -> Fodder + D. Silva -4
    (TAA, Maguire, Pieters other def)

    1. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      if you're not playing for anything and overall position doesn't bother you then why not have some fun, yeah

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      -12 is too much imo

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

      I wouldn't see trent in a -12! I think you'd end up down on the first move go with 2

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

        *sell

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

      I'm in a similar position. 3rd in my league and 52 ahead of someone I really want to beat. I took out Jimmy, Doherty, Bruno and KDB for Kane, Pieters, DSilva and Sterling (c). Just for a bit of fun on the last day. I had 2FT so took a -8.

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

    Best striker 5.7 or under? (will start)

    A) JRod (BRI)
    B) Samatta (whu)
    C) Origi (new)
    D) Nketiah (WAT)

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A or D

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

      A

  6. Pegboy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Patricio (Martin)
    TAA Bardsley Doherty (Taylor* Lascelles*)
    Mane Bruno KDB (c) Pulisic (Foden)
    Rashford Jimenez Greenwood

    1FT £0.3 TC to play

    I'm limping to the finish at the moment, but want to protect my OR.

    a) Mane > Sterling (TC)
    b) Jimi + Doherty > Kane (TC) + B Williams (-4) (Williams needs to play as Taylor and Lascelles are out)
    c) Jimi + Rashford > Kane (TC) + Wood (-4)

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      b

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B but tough one

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

        Cheers. If I knew Williams would start, I'd go B.

        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Can you afford any other budget defenders? I think Lamptey or Rico could be ok.

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

            Nah. Only have 3.9 unfortunately and don't want to take another hit. Looks like AWB and Shaw will be starting fullbacks, so it looks like a non-starter.

            1. Traction Engine Foot
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Ah. In that case I'd probably just do A

  7. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do here? 1FT 2.8itb

    Martinez
    Taa Doherty long
    Salah kdb fernandes pulisic
    Vardy rashford greenwood

    Button c.taylor* guendouzi Simpson

  8. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best move please?

    A Doherty to Robertson
    B AWB to Aurier

    1. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      a

  9. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    That Everton CB with the strange name. Is he a sure starter in the last GW? Cheers

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

      Braithwaite, yes he is, inhury issues at their end

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

        Branthwaite.

      2. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Got it. Thanks

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

    Sort in terms of priority for FH

    A) Robbo
    B) VVD
    C) KDB
    D) Mahrez
    E) Antonio

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

      I am torn between Antonio and Robertson for my FH actually.

      C D E A B

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

        Same here
        Just to go without one of Robbo, Antonio & KDB, can't decide which one

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

    Who do you reckon scores more goals? Salah or Mahrez?

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

      Salah

    2. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez

  12. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus likely to start or? Noticed he was picked a lot in scout picks

    1. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      no-one really knows, he has played 90 in last two games so maybe due a rest. can't second guess pep though

    2. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Started every game since GW32, so should start

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing suggests that he wont start, best striker pick hands down this last gameweek but with pep it is always that concern

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

      Yes

    5. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think he will and just get an hour, but it’s pep so who knows

  13. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    20 points ahead of ML rival. They have FH. What do I do with this lot? 0.0 in the bank and 1FT.

    McCarthy (Ramsdale)
    Pieters, Long, AWB (Egan, Saiss)
    Dilva, KDB, Salah, Bruno (Foden)
    Rashford, Kane, Jimi

    Currently thinking AWB to Aurier. Any better options?

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

      AWB to Aurier sounds good.

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

    Top 3 teams people want early line up news on?

    1) Man City
    2) Burnley
    3) Liverpool

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

      Why Burnley?

      City, Arsenal and Liverpool for me.

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

        Burnley defence. Make sure Pope, Pieters, Long, Bardsley start.

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

          Don't think they even have anyone else to start even if they wanted to rotate.

  15. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    0.6m itb. Did jimmy > Ings with the ft. Any suggestions for a hit or two?

    Schmeichel
    Taa Doherty Tark
    Salah kdb Bruno Mahrez
    Rashford ings greenwood

    Martin Foden Taylor ngakia

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

      What if Foden starts over Mahrez?

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would start Foden over Greenwood

  16. PAs lag
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ny rival have Sterling, Marez and KDB
    I have Marez, KDB and Jesus. I have 7 p more than him

    Ok for me to go KDB, Marez >> Sterling (C), Dilva for -4 ?

    Y or N

    1. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not worth it in my view

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

        Ok. I must løse 4 p for Sterling C, so what do you do with this team ?

        Kasper
        Robbo, Aurier Tarkowski
        KDB, Marez, Martial, Fernandes
        Jimenez, Rashford, Jesus

        Martin, Doherty, Dendonker, Holgate

        1 FT 0.8 itb

        1. Rt505
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          If you must get Sterling in. Maybe Fernandes to Sterling, Jesus to cheap forward, and play Doherty. I’m in a similar position not having Sterling and I really want him in. But I think I’m just going to risk it and not take the hit

    2. Derek the Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      tough one but probably, yes

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

        Thanks

  17. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Currently thinking this as my FH team... only problem is my rival (4 points behind) has a BB including Salah, Kdb, TAA, Jesus

    Martínez
    Long Pieters TAA
    Salah KDB Dilva Sterling Antonio
    Wood Kane
    (Martin, Greenwood, Lamptey, Williams)

    Should I avoid TAA and Salah?

    1. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would keep them. The gap is so close you don’t need 11 differentials and both are likely to get decent points

      1. Derek the Dog
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        agreed

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers

  18. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Should I do KDB+Bruno to Sterling+Dilva (-4) now, or should I wait for early team news on Sunday

    1. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      potentially tens of thousands of people making changes at 2:55, hope the site doesn't crash!

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

        Precisely my worry!!

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thats exactly what happend last GW.......

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

            Oh really? Didn’t see it happen

          2. Sterling Archer
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            and that was just Burnley! imagine early city news with all the FH's!

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

    Higher upside:

    A) Tarkowski (BHA)
    B) Digne (BOU)

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

      Digne, but I hope he takes some set-pieces back from Sigurdsson.

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

        Yeah, I looked that up after you mentioned it. Only one corner between them though. Still think Digne takes inswingers and free kicks on the right side of the goal

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably B.

  20. Pieters 4 Wood
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    (c) - Salah or Sterling?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

  21. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Coffee or tea?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      T

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

      Tea

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coffee could be benched

  22. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pick the best one for my FH team
    A. Aubameyang - DaSilva - Diop
    B. Vardy - Fernandes - Mendy
    C. Jesus - Fernandes - Aurier
    D. Rashford - DaSilva - Van Dijk
    E. Ings - DaSilva - TAA

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

      E

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

      d

  23. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any obvious moves to make with my ft?

    Ederson

    Taa Maguire Seiss

    Kdb(c) Bruno Foden Pulisic

    Auba Rashford Woods

    Leno Cantwell Lund Lasc

    39 clear in mini league

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

      Either Maguire to Aurier or Burnley defender
      Or Bruno to Mahrez or Dilva

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Seiss to Tarkowski or Pieters look good?

  24. FeedTheGoatAndHeWillScore
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What would people say about doing Bruno and Jiminez to Sterling and Greenwood for a -4?

    Team:
    Ederson, Button
    TAA, Gomez, Egan, Boly, Lamptey
    KDB, Martial, Bruno, Salah, Cantwell
    Rashford, Jiminez, Nketiah

    Advice appreciated,
    Thanks

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Do it

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

      For a (c)sterling, yes

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

    I do not see the love for triple Burnley defence.

    Brighton obviously not going to rip up trees but the like an attacking game.

    Plus Burnley defence has no high ceiling. 3 x 6 = 18 max. Trent can do that on his own!

    1 goal from Brighton = ends in tears.

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

      Same. I'm still probably going for double though purely because of value - can't see any better options in the 4.2-4.4 range.

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

    Thoughts on Bruno to Silva?

    1. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes

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

      You can have Bruno all year next season. This is the last ever chance to have Silva. (Bruno might still get lots of points now of course!)

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Emotions out of FPL.

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

          My apologies - this is a very serious game. We're all very serious here.

      2. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cantwell it is then.

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

      Who else do you have to make the move?

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

        Pulisic, Salah, De Bruyne. I'm half tempted to also drop KDB for Sterling too. The Silva move would let me afford that

  27. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What are the odds of Foden starting?

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

      25%

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if he was invited to St Tropez

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

    Whats everyone OR heading into this week?
    What is everyone hoping to finish on?

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who makers way for Sterling?

    A. Salah
    B. Jesus and -4

    1. RVP 20
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  30. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A'noon. Any thoughts on ths ? 1FT, 1.9 ITB. Current Tm:

    Pope (Martin)
    TTA - Tarko - Docherty
    KDB - Salah - Bruno - Martial
    Ings - Vardy - Mason

    subs - kiko, guendouzi, Robinson

    ML rival has Kane and Sterling and ahead by 4 points...

    A - Vardy to Kane
    B - Vardy to Kane and Bruno to Dilva (-4)
    C - Vardy to Kane and Salah to Sterling (-4)
    D - Other

    Ta!