Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 1

The start of the 2020/21 campaign is just days away so the Scout Squad panel reconvenes to champion the standout Fantasy Premier League assets for the first Gameweek of the season.

For the uninitiated, these picks always take the format of a ‘Free Hit’ for the very next Gameweek.

Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom will 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 £83m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of Saturday’s deadline at 11:00 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.


 DavidNealeTomAndy
GKAlex McCarthyHugo LlorisRui PatricioKasper Schmeichel
 Mathew RyanAaron RamsdaleHugo LlorisRui Patricio
 Aaron RamsdaleAlex McCarthyAlex McCarthyAlex McCarthy
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldCesar Azpilicueta
 Matt DohertyKieran TierneyAndrew RobertsonTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Rob HoldingWilly BolyRomain SaissMatt Doherty
 James JustinCesar AzpilicuetaReece JamesWilly Boly
 Tyrick MitchellJames JustinJames JustinJames Justin
MFPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
 Mohamed SalahSadio ManeMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
 Kai HavertzKai HavertzKai HavertzSadio Mane
 Jarrod BowenWilfried ZahaJarrod BowenChristian Pulisic
 Allan Saint-MaximinAllan Saint-MaximinJames Ward-ProwseAllan Saint-Maximin
FWTimo WernerJamie VardyTimo WernerTimo Werner
 Harry KaneTimo WernerJamie VardyJamie Vardy
 Che AdamsMichail AntonioHarry KaneMichail Antonio
 Eddie NketiahHarry KaneMichail AntonioDanny Ings
 Raul JimenezEddie NketiahChe AdamsHarry Kane

Most popular picks: Alex McCarthy, James Justin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Timo Werner, Harry Kane (four), Kai Havertz, Mohamed Salah, Allan Saint-Maximin, Jamie Vardy, Michail Antonio (three)

DAVID SAID…

The inclusion of Trent Alexander-ArnoldPierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mohamed Salah largely speak for themselves so I will dedicate a bit more time to some of my other selections.

Crystal Palace were the lowest scorers in home matches last season, while only Norwich found the net fewer times than the Eagles during Project Restart, making Alex McCarthy my preferred goalkeeper for Gameweek 1. Mat Ryan has some value going forward and should make plenty of saves at Chelsea, hence why he’s my second choice.

I’m expecting Matt Doherty to go straight into the Spurs team for their meeting with Everton and, judging by his attacking mentality at Wolves, I’m expecting big things for him in north London. Jose Mourinho has improved the Spurs defence while Everton struggled for goals during Project Restart.

James Justin looks nailed-on to start against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon and offers potential at both ends of the pitch.

Likewise, Rob Holding also faces newly promoted opposition in Fulham, while Arsenal’s defence continues to improve under Mikel Arteta.

I have my concerns about the long-term viability of Tyrick Mitchell, and Palace’s injury-hit defence fared particularly poorly during Project Restart, but he seems the most likely of the £4.0m defenders to actually start in Blank Gameweek 1.

Kai Havertz and Timo Werner are my chosen options from the Chelsea attack, which looks rather promising for the new campaign.

I have also included Jarrod Bowen, as I am sure West Ham will get a good result against Newcastle. I wanted to include Tomas Soucek and/or Michail Antonio but doubts of the two players’ chances of Gameweek 1 involvement put me off at the last moment.

I am expecting big things from Harry Kane this season, based on the way he finished last season. We all agree Spurs have nice fixtures to start 2020/21 and it was their centre-forward who registered more touches in the box, shots there and attempts on target than any team-mate during Project Restart.

On the hunt for some value in attack I have chosen Che Adams. During the final three matches of last season, he outscored Danny Ings, registering superior figures for minutes per shot, minutes per big chance and minutes per shot on target than his colleague across the whole of Project Restart.

NEALE SAID…

The pre-season eye test, if that is worth anything, has shunted a few names down the pecking order or out of my 18-man Scout Squad altogether.

Harry Kane appeared sluggish for England after his period of self-isolation, Michail Antonio lacked sharpness for West Ham in their final warm-up match against Bournemouth, and Mohamed Salah has looked well below-par for Liverpool in their pre-Gameweek 1 kickabouts.

Will that count for anything when the competitive action gets underway on Saturday? Maybe, maybe not. Will my lily-livered self have the nerve to overlook the highly owned Salah in favour of Sadio Mane, as I have done in my selection above? Almost certainly not.

Gameweek 1 squads are a unique affair as there is perhaps more gut instinct going on than at any other time of the season.

We don’t know if new signings will bed in straight away, whether the end-of-season form from the previous campaign counts towards anything and, as discussed, whether pre-season displays have any bearing on what follows.

Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are two such “gut” picks. Their Bundesliga stats are impressive but there is the nagging doubt over whether Frank Lampard can seamlessly assimilate such talented attackers into what was one of the most creative teams of last season: only the top two carved out more big chances than the Blues in 2019/20 but there often wasn’t anyone reliable on the end of these gilt-edged opportunities.

Had we had a full complement of fixtures and the premium assets from both Manchester clubs playing this weekend, the likelihood is that I would have gone with tried and tested over the Premier League rookies.

Matt Doherty would be my ideal route into the Spurs defence ahead of their meeting with Everton but I am a tad concerned that he has not kicked a ball for the Lilywhites since his move south, so, having not yet heard from Jose Mourinho at the time of writing, I’ll stick with the goalkeeper with the best save percentage and expected goals prevented total in the Premier League last season: Hugo Lloris.

Obvious picks abound elsewhere but the Wilfried Zaha selection probably requires explanation.

Palace aren’t renowned for their goalscoring exploits but we have seen Roy Hodgson adopting a more attacking 4-4-2 in pre-season, with Zaha deployed “out of position” in a two-man attack.

The Ivorian found the back of the net on three occasions in the Eagles’ friendlies (which were admittedly against sub-standard opposition) and the capture of Eberechi Eze should add a bit more potency to what was a limp attack.

It’s also easy to forget that Zaha averaged over 18 attacking returns per season in the three campaigns before 2019/20.

I think Allan Saint-Maximin is possibly being oversold in the Fantasy community but, given West Ham’s continued struggles at full-back (look no further than the 5-3 defeat at Bournemouth last Saturday), I think he could still make hay this weekend.

While I’ve highlighted the pre-season woes of Kane et al, Eddie Nketiah is on a goalscoring streak after a successful international break.

He’s a rotation risk in the medium term but he seems to have curried favour with Mikel Arteta, starting in the Community Shield, so he may well get the nod at Craven Cottage against a Fulham defence with much to prove.

Finally, going back to Mane: he averaged 6.9 points per start in FPL last season compared to Salah’s 7.0, so there is little splitting the pair.

TOM SAID…

Clean sheets look quite hard to call this week.

Even Liverpool’s home tie against Leeds United is far from straightforward, but that being said, I’m more than happy to select both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson due to their attacking threat.

I’m also backing Wolverhampton Wanderers defence, via Rui Patrício and Romain Saïss. Despite heading into the new campaign without either of last terms first-choice wing-backs, I still think a shutout could be on the cards, bearing in mind Sheffield United took the fewest shots in the division last time round.

They’re joined by Hugo Lloris, Alex McCarthy, Reece James and James Justin at the back.

Further forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mohamed Salah are my heavy hitters of choice, while I’m also backing Chelsea’s new arrivals.

Brighton and Hove Albion shipped 11 goals in three home games against Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United during Project Restart, while in Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, Chelsea have landed two of Europe’s hottest prospects whose Bundesliga numbers are hugely encouraging. You get the feeling both could explode, and make a mockery of their respective price tags.

I’ve also doubled up on Southampton and West Ham United’s attacks.

Saints’ away form was only bettered by Liverpool and Man City last season, while only the Manchester clubs collected more points during Project Restart. They’re up against a Crystal Palace side who have won just four games all year, which bodes well for James Ward-Prowse, who may be back on penalties, and Che Adams, who looked lively at the end of last season and bagged three goals in the final two Gameweeks.

At the Hammers, I’ve opted for Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio.

Newcastle United massively overperformed their metrics last season, and were really poor at defending set-pieces. I think Bowen, who will likely be on corners, could profit from those weaknesses, and in Antonio, they possess a striker who posted some ridiculously good numbers following the restart, and should keep his centre-forward spot given his performances.

The forward list is completed by Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane, who take on newly promoted West Bromwich Albion and Everton respectively.

ANDY SAID…

I think there are lots of reasons to be excited about Chelsea this season, especially if they buy a new goalkeeper. They were the fifth-best defence last season in terms of expected goals conceded (xGC) and with Cesar Azpilicueta not missing many minutes in recent seasons, there’s nothing to suggest that will stop now.

Although Michail Antonio’s sample of games is a bit smaller than most (only 1,767 minutes played last season), it’s difficult to look past his outrageous stats. Within players to play at least 1,000 minutes, Antonio was top for expected goals (xG) per 90 minutes for all midfielders last year at 0.64. In comparison, Raheem Sterling was 0.62 and Mohamed Salah 0.58.

When FPL first launched, Willy Boly was someone I wanted to avoid. It didn’t feel right backing him at £5.5m when you could get Romain Saïss (£5.0m) and Rúben Vinagre (£4.5m) for less. Fast forward a few weeks and there’s a little bit too much transfer speculation around Wolves for my liking. At £5.5m you at least get a little attacking threat and a very much nailed-on player against one of the worst attacks in the league last season.

There are rumours that Christian Pulisic might be available for Gameweek 1. Chelsea were only second to Manchester City last season for xG and when you think about the players they’ve added to their squad, there’s potential for big numbers again this year. It’s a risk starting with him, in case Lampard decides to bed him in slowly. At 0.59 expected goal involvements (xGI) per 90 minutes last season, he’s someone I want in my team sooner rather than later. No midfielder priced £8.5m or less bettered that last year outside of Riyad Mahrez.

James Justin provides a lot of upsides, but only potentially for a short space of time. We know that he’s only starting because of the injury to Ricardo Pereira, but for a Gameweek 1 punt against a newly promoted side, there aren’t many better options for the price. My only concern would be Jonny Evans missing out through injury but Leicester may still have enough for both attacking and defensive returns for the £4.5m full-back.

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

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  1. Lukakus Unit
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any interest in Ampadu after Wilder's presser?

    1. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I didn’t see him mention him or did he?
      Just that each spot is anyone’s spot so I would t go near Egan or any of them personally

      Ampadu wait and see for me. Potential Justin transfer to him in few weeks

      1. Lukakus Unit
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        "Ethan coming in we have signed one of the outstanding young players at the moment and highly regarded by Chelsea for us to capture him and for Chelsea to trust us with their bright young star shows how far we have come."
        "Playing numerous roles in the team. He gives huge competition in a lot of positions.

        We have put together a group of players who can play various systems and we are covered. Ethan has played sitting midfielder, can play right of a three and can play in the middle of a two.

        That part of it is really important."

        Could be SHU's new OOP sensation.

        1. QUEN
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Oh man bbc didn’t report this. Defo one to watch then not sure if I will risk from GW1 I think he will have a cameo to start

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just put Justin in for him. I want player starting. Ampadu is a better prospect, but starting? Too risky for me.

  2. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Guys

    Are there any changes that you would make to this team

    Ryan McCarthy

    TAA Davies Cooper Justin Vinagre

    Aubameyang Salah ASM Livermore JWP

    Werner Jimenez Wilson

    0.5 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Great legend in that profile picture tbh.

      Solid team. Vinagre is a doubt, and not sure on Cooper. Lacking Spurs/Chelsea attack

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks decent if you can get points out of 3 of the 6 cheap mids/defs.

    3. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who is ASM?

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A Subpar Midfielder... AKA Allan Saint-Maximin.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Newcastle mid named in the article.

    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      JWP to Bowen/Jota/Traore

      Davies to Egan

  3. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lads, have an issue with the network at the office, can't stream, would appreciate if someone put in info from the Chelsea presser, I'm dying to start with Havertz.

    Cheers.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      FFS twitter likely to have the important stuff.

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Shall look at it, thanks Torres

    2. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not read anything yet

  4. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If you don't follow FPL Status on twitter it's time to do now that the injuries come and go...

  5. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    is £30 bonus for the Sportsbook the best deposit offer on FanTeam? gonna get involved

    1. The Hunt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It’s one of those that you’ve got to play through a number of times though.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        yeah that's okay, will probably lose it first go anyway 😀

  6. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Very template but think this should be fine to starr with?

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Egan
    Salah Auba Havertz ASM
    Werner Wilson Mitrovic

    Nyland Mitchell Bissouma Taylor

    1. Kloptimus Prime
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team. Whats your plans for GW2?

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No idea yet but i usually WC early

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good for GW1 buy no realistic route to a United player for GW2 is the issue

    3. Mighty Wings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have exactly the same team, only differences are Vardy and Soucek instead of Wilson and Havertz (and Steer vs. Nyland).

      So needless to say I like it. Just unsure on Havertz' involvment in gw1...

  7. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ancelotti is only 61 but he looks too old....
    Watching his conference, thought he is 7x, just google it..

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

      7x61?
      😮
      That's old

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

    A, Lascelles & Ings
    or
    B, Robertson & Adams

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B better imo

    2. RyanMK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  9. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How many minutes for Callum Wilson any one care to guess...?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      RMT has a decent guess.

  10. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts? 3.5itb to do willian to kdb/sterling

    McCarthy
    Taa Justin Vinagre Mitchell
    Salah willian asm soucek
    Werner ings

    Button Johnson Fernandes* davis*

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would punt on Son or Alli

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Over willian?

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yes

  11. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A real living legend is about to speak:
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/live

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

      I'm hoping for less speech, more interpretive dance

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fatty?

  12. Knallie
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1.5 ITB to do Auba/Son/Ings to KDB/Bruno/Martial over the next few gameweeks

    Ryan (Nyland)
    VVD / Davies / Justin / Vinagre / 4.0
    Salah / Auba / Son / Soucek / 4.5
    Vardy / Ings / 4.5

    decisions to make:
    - best 4.0 defender? Mitchell, Ferguson, Buur, Douglas?
    - best 4.5 defender after Justin? Vinagre vs KWP?
    - best 4.5 mid? Bissouma vs Lemina?
    - 'best' 4.5 fwd? Brewster vs Davis?

    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4.0 defender question has been puzzling me all week, stuck with Buur currently. However, they're a bunch of pros and cons to weigh up

    2. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      - Ferguson
      - KWP
      - Bissouma
      - Brewster

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Between, Mitchell (for GW1), Ferguson (for long term, steady), Buur (for insane value if he does indeed become Wolves RB)

      Since I don't plan for my 4.0m to be a core part of the rotation, I'm going Buur. If he somehow makes the Wolves RB position his, he'll be 4.6m by GW8.

      1. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If they both play, Saab +Saliba rotation for £8.5m is frankly the GOAT for rotation pairings.

        1. LangerznMash
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Buur* sorry

  13. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No pool mid, wouldn’t captain first two and I’m also a Leeds fan. The Spanish wizard is staying.

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Saiss, KWP
    Auba(C), Son, Hernandez, Pereira
    Vardy, Werner, Ings

    Steer, Bissouma, Ayling, Ferguson

    Pereira can be any other 6m or less. Could also do Pereira + Ings > Havertz + Adams

    Thoughts? Thanks

    1. Woody01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Give it until tomorrow and then add Rodrigo De Paul for Pablo...

      Like it!

    2. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's Argentinian, pal

    3. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cracking front line

    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks sound as is.

  14. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Feedback would be great will do the same.

    Looking at using my WC gw2 to bring in man city & united players possibly as every other year ive held it till as long as i could and by then i didn't really need it.

    McCarthy
    Bednarek / TAA / Johnson
    Havertz / Salah / Saint Max / Auba / Son
    Werner / Antonio

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at using my WC gw2

      Terrible idea imo.

  15. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which option lads?

    A) Egan, Son, Davis
    B) Buur, Alli, Wilson

    0.5itb
    McCarthy
    TAA, Davies, XXXX
    Salah, Auba, XXXX, Soucek
    Werner, Ings, XXXX
    (Steer) (Bissouma, Mitchell, Taylor)

    0.5itb prob to be used for Ings > Martial for GW2.

    Cheers

  16. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid up to 11.5 for this week? Willian/ havertz/ son/ alli

  17. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do you reckon Havertz will start for Chelsea?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lampard presser on now.

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ooh nice

  18. aarrgghh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Willian anyone?

    1. AC Me Rollin’
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tempting, but I think I'm going to wait for him to settle into the team and get him later on

    2. The Hunt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No penalties for Willian = 6.5m price tag.

    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I had him for ages but I didn't get any answers on whether he'll be in the starting 11 - Risky pick.

    4. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tempted to have him this gw then move him to kdb/ sterling. 0.5 short for auba

    5. aarrgghh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think i might punt on him.

  19. AC Me Rollin’
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Captain Salah or Aubameyang?

    I'm on Salah despite being the second favourite, a home game for Liverpool just seems the safest option.

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Salah is a nice comfortable pick on the opening day of the season at home against a newly promoted side.

  20. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Solid? I was going down the Salah-less route but I like him as my GW1 captain ahead of Auba and potentially will move to Fernandes GW2.

    McCarthy

    TAA, Dier, KWP

    Salah, Auba, Havertz, Alli, Keita

    Werner, Adams

    Subs: Button, Taylor, Mitchell, Davis

    1. AC Me Rollin’
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks pretty solid to me, maybe Havertz is a bit of a risk as he might not get big game time in the beginning, that's why I've gone for Son instead

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer Taylor over KWP
      Keita waste of pool spot. He might improve with extra run in the team but don’t see him being a fantasy option
      ASM Saka bigger ceilings

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Burnley don't have a GW1 fixture so my hands are tied there.

  21. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Michy's medical completed.

  22. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ziyech & Chilwell out.

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Havertz in contention to play.

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pulisic or havertz in your opinion?

    3. Malinwa
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Havertz is nailed?

  23. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you swap out for a Manu player for GW2 ?

    Salah, Auba, Son or Werner ?

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who you want.

      Rashford? Martial? Fernandes?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son or Werner preferably. GW1 results may help.

    3. AC Me Rollin’
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If it's for Fernandes, your only option is Salah or Auba. I'd wait and see how Werner plays and maybe think of getting Martial but time will tell. I wouldn't take any hits GW2 anyway

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Impossible to answer before a ball has been kicked

  24. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody else have problems opening the FPL app?

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sometimes it likes to instant close, typically doesn't fix itself.

      Just remove and re-install, worked every time for me.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Already did but it still doesn't work 🙁

  25. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Robertson & Adams (double LIV defence)
    B. Davies & Alli

  26. Titchmalpas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What formation are you looking at fielding for the first few game weeks and why?

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4/4/2 & 3/5/2 depending on fixtures.

      Cash is spread to allow for easier transfers/jumping on wagons.

      1. Titchmalpas
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Have you left yourself with much in the bank to allow for transfers/bandwagons?

        1. Mighty Banana
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          0.5m.

          Will also free up 1m with a GW1 transfer and then another 0.5 in GW2 with Auba > KDB

  27. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I see most are picking Havertz over Puli. Except for the injury doubt, is Kai better?

  28. jcrawley1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Latest draft, thoughts please!

    Ryan
    TAA, Doherty, Saiss, Mitchell
    Aubameyang, Salah, Podence,
    Mitrovic, Kane, Antonio

    Subs: Walton, Greenwood, Gordon

    Obviously Greenwood comes on for Mitchell in GW2.

    Had previously gone with TAA and Robertson at the back, but decided Robbo doesn't offer enough upside on Doherty given some of Liverpool's early fixtures. That frees up the funds to go with Saiss rather than a 4.5, now that Vinagre seems in some doubt.

  29. Kloptimus Prime
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who are your front 3 strikers..

    1. RiskyBusiness
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner Mitrovic C.Wilson

    2. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy, Werner, Ings

    3. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro/DCL/4.5