Team Reveals

Fantasy Football Scout’s best FPL team reveals ahead of Gameweek 1 deadline

As Fantasy Premier League managers search for the best players and best combination of assets for Gameweek 1 of the 2020/21 season, we have collected our Team Reveals all in one place.

The clock is ticking down and everyone in the FPL community is desperate for some answers. Thankfully we have them in abundance.

Fantasy Football Scout will be running exclusive weekly Team Reveals on the site throughout the season (which you can ACCESS HERE), but as it’s the last day before the Gameweek 1 deadline we are publishing a bumper edition. 

We wanted to do something special, by sharing insights from a whole team of leading managers together in one place. Welcome to the best Gameweek 1 Team Reveals…

1. Lateriser12

Three-time top 200 finisher and India’s reigning champion, Lateriser12 is going without Salah, but how has he spread the funds? Premium Members can find out!

2. Simon March

Former FPL winner and four-time top 7k finisher Simon March is also going without Salah. Premium Members can find out why!

3. Darren Wiles

Currently sat third in the FFS Career Hall of Fame, Darren Wiles is going light up-front this season, but which mid-price forwards have taken his fancy?

4. Az

Co-host of the Scoutcast and FPL Black Box, Az has gone for a 4-3-3 formation in light of Blank Gameweek 1’s awkward nature.

5. Andy

With six top 20k finishes to his name, Andy Mears, our video manager, is eyeing up a Chelsea double-up for the start of 2020/21.

6. Zophar666

Recorded before Ziyech’s pre-season injury, this team reveal video from a seven-time top 10k finisher reveals a Chelsea double-up combined with lavish spending elsewhere.

7. Gianni Butticè

Author of Fantasy Premier League: Unlocking the Secrets to a Top 1% Finish, Gianni is going for the bold approach of a triple-up on Arsenal this season.

8. Karam

Karam has gone for the rather bold approach of tripling-up on Liverpool… in defence!

9. Sam Bonfeld

Fresh from a 3k-finish in 2019/20, Sam has somehow managed to get FOUR players priced £10.5m or higher into her team.

10. David Munday

Fantasy Football Scout editor David is toying with the inclusion of Harry Kane this season.

11. Neale Rigg

Fantasy Football Scout’s deputy editor Neale has considered going with a 4-4-2 formation to accommodate investment in Manchester United from the start.

12. Stephen Harrap

Meanwhile, the second-placed FFS Career Hall of Famer, Stephen Harrap has opted for a decidedly puzzling line-up (see what we did there?), choosing to semi-reveal his intended starting squad in cryptic crossword style.
The first person to correctly identify the squad in the comments will earn a Premium Membership (and our eternal admiration!)

GKs:

DJ could start a really hollow thought, and not finish, to get into him. (8)

He’s that cute! (6)

Defenders:

Is that the news of his arrival I hear? (6)

Thanks to Algeria’s opening man. (3)

He’s got the fish despite not ever angling. (7)

A spider’s home brew could be missing him? (8)

Sounds like he’s not going to pass, but I won’t give him an F! (6)

Midfielders:

He has, alas, a broken heart. (5)

He’s part of the direction to a religious king. (6)

Own a stats language on the top of zooming him. (7)

Two snakes, beginning outside, are around me, man. (8)

He likes a bite out of a sandwich between his two apples. (4)

Strikers:

He is a clown, or mistaken with a grand premier. (5)

They say he needs plates to go from left to wright. (6)

He performs headlessly; a cat painting half a funeral. (4-2-7)

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6,686 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Robertson, Alli, Dier
    B) Mitchell, Salah, Lascelles

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m on A.

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

      A

    4. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  2. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James Rodriguez & C.Wilson
    or
    Traore & DCL?

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

      A

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Cynical
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You sure James starts? He hasn't started much this year.

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

        no, im not to be honest. No-one else round about that price band except Traore

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

    Hey Lads, Haven't been around much lately. Kindly help out this FFS OG.

    1. Who is DCL?

    2. Any 4.0 Def with a chance at playing with low ownership, needn't be nailed on.

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

      Calvert-Lewin.

      Not sure.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hey CF!

      1. Calvert-Lewin

      2. Mitchell will play LB for Palace while PVA is injured.

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

        Thanks, Hey GB....long time hope you are well

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

      Dominic Calvert Lewin. Nailed Everton CF at 7.0

      Mitchell at the start, Ferguson later. Both Palace

    4. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Calvert Lewin

      Mitchell

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

      Braithwaite or Ferguson

    6. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1. Dominic Calvert Lewin.
      2. Mitchell at Crystal Palace

  4. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Literally 1st draft! What to change here cheers! 0 ITB.

    McCarthy, Nyland
    TAA,Egan,Justin,Mitchell,Vinagre
    Auba,Salah,Alli,Havertz,ASM
    Werner,Mitrogol,Brewster

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Brewster

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

      I have the same exact Davies, c Taylor, and Davis instead of Egan, Vinagre and Brewster

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

        Except*

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Got 8.5 to soend for my last mid spot. Who should it get?

    Salah-Auba-Havertz-Asm-???
    Werner-Adams (Brew)

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli would slip in there well.

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

      Alli would be obvious pick

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli
      Pulisic

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Puli would be perfect but probably need to settle for Alli

    4. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all

    5. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli

  6. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    mount over havertz to start with...

    too risky?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Go Havertz if you're considering either

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      havertz off bench 65min

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not really

      Havertz likely to be subbed on for possibly Mount

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Disagree. Think he will start.

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

    Rate my team please - Any thoughts appreciated!

    McCarthy (Ramsdale)
    TAA Tierney Justin (Taylor) (Bernardo)
    Salah Auba Soucek Havertz (Bissouma)
    Werner Adams Wilson

    £0.5M itb. Should I upgrade Soucek -> ASM, Wilson-> DCL or spend elsewhere????

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why not downgrade Ramsdale to a 4.0 and get Robbo instead of Tierney...

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

    Lads, please do help me out? Here's where I'm at:

    Ryan / Walton
    TAA, Doherty, KWP, Dallas / Mitchell
    Salah, Aubameyang, Harrison, Soucek / Greenwood
    Werner, Ings

    0.5, Ings to Martial GW2

    Are Doherty, Ryan, Greenwood a concern?

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doheryy is a 50/50 to statt

  9. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Son, Egan & DCL

    B) Alli, Vinagre & Ings

    ?

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A if you're a boring old sod
      B if you like to spice things up

    2. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  10. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best rotating pair of 4.5 defs?

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

      KWP Dallas

  11. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A or B

    A Doherty DCL
    B Egan Ings

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B just

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B

  12. Ludde
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    MItro, Adams or Justin on the bench?

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

      Justin

  13. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 to pick?
    A. Mitro
    B. Adams
    C. Wilson
    D. Antonio

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B and C

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

      This is the lottery. Dunno. Your guess is as good as anyone's on here.

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

        This

  14. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can't stop tinkering and it's becoming stressful. Last question before I have a break, any help is appreciated and I can return the favour!

    Thoughts on this?

    A:
    McCarthy // Nyland
    TAA Davies Justin // Taylor Mitchell
    Auba Salah Son ASM // Bissouma
    Werner Adams Mitro

    1.5ITB for Son > Bruno GW2

    B:
    Mccarthy // Nyland
    TAA Davies Justin MItchell // Taylor
    Auba Salah Son ASM // Bissouma
    Werner Ings // Davis

    0.5ITB for Ings > Martial GW2

    1. -GK22-
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      Similar to mine, think I prefer 3 playing strikers

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The main headache for me is not having Martial from GW2 I had him in my mind for 1st draft because I think he could be better value than Bruno. But then the A option does feel more balanced with a preferred formation and a slightly stronger bench

      2. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Also keeping Son does sound good as I feel he can have a great start with those fixtures too. The question is will Bruno + Mitro and Adams be better than Bruno + Son and Justin starting

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

      So Adams + mitro vs ings + Davis?
      Probably A

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think the bigger question is

        A: Bruno + Mitro + Adams
        vs
        B: Martial + Son + 4.5def

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

      I prefer B because I don't like Mitro.

      My question to you then:
      Was on Willian for 2 weeks but not in the line ups.
      Choices are:
      Saka, Barnes, Perez, Alli.
      Saka allows me choice of who to upgrade from him and ASM.
      Barnes or Perez allow me Greenwood on the bench instead of Foden.

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Fair but Mitro is just a bit of an enabler really. He could be another 6m maybe Batsman?

        How about when I put it like this?
        A: Bruno + Adams + 6.0m striker playing in 3-4-3
        or
        B: Martial + Son + 4.5def playing in 4-4-2

        for your question. I'm not sold on Greenwood think there are better Utd options like the 2 I mention above. I think Alli could be good but would want to stretch to Son if I could. Saka could be a good option though but a bit punty - not sold on the Leicester options.

        Is summary it's Saka or Alli for me and would depend on how you use the extra funds from Saka

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A looks very good

  15. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final draft

    Meslier
    TAA Robertson Dier KWP
    Aubameyang Havertz Alli Soucek
    Werner DCL

    Steer Brewster Foden Ferguson

    2.5m itb to get Fernandes in for Alli or Havertz gwk 2

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no Lpool attack? mad

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Are you blind Trent & Robbo outscored most players last two seasons?

        1. Takedog1
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          that's because they get clean sheet points you doofus

  16. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wan Bissaka a good pick gw2?

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

      I think so

    2. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yes

  17. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Settled 8.5/10 is best I can do?

    £0.5itb

    McCarthy
    Davies, TAA, Vinagre
    Salah, Aubameyang, ASM, Son
    Werner, Adams, Wilson

    By land, Douglas, Bissouna, Shaw

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

    Amazing the amount of great information from these top managers. Really worth the members fee just for this. Brilliant job.

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Russian bot?

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

        I don’t normally react to many articles but to given the teams of top managers is a nice touch

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I know, I'm only kidding man.

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

            Ironically enough it makes me doubt my own team with so many opinions. Onwards and upwards!

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It is and im not a member

  19. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A - Salah/Pereira/ASM/Kane

    B - Havertz/Alli/Barnes/Richarlison (2.5m itb)

  20. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to bench?
    A) KWP
    B) Justin
    C) Soucek

    Apologies for reposting but it's literally been bottom post of the last two oages.

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm tough. Probably A

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

        this

  21. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    People are picking steer over nyland?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Was there some news on this?

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

      Martinez maybe on his way there would stay away from both

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

        Popular bet for a 4m keeper?

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Steer should play over Nyland. He's #2 after Heaton.

      Unless they sign someone of course.

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate.

  22. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This starting 11gtg?
    Mccarthy
    Doherty, taa Egan
    Asm,saka,son,salah (c),auba
    Werner, wilson

    Any changes needed?

  23. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RIP Stevie Lee.

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

    Interesting to see how Watford, Bmouth and Norwich get on

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

        Brilliant, another rabbit hole. Do you play each year?

  25. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Looking OK guys?
    Mccarthy button
    TAA davies Justin ayling mitchell
    Auba mane pulisic soucek bissouma
    Ings Adams martial

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      different

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Good different?

  26. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who is your second cheapest defender, midfielder and striker?

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Currently, Robbo, Bruno and Wilson.

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wait Robinson and Fernandez? You have three other defs and mids more expensive?

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think I misread 😆
          Forgive me but it’s a faster pace than I’m used too...

        2. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Dier, Pereira and Wilson

          1. Bartowski
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Pereira was one I was looking at thanks. I did have a reason for asking the question. These sort of players that could do something or nothing are who i'm trying to nail down. Ta

      2. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Second most expensive?

        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I feel this is the question that has been answered a few times here.

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

      Digne and Doc
      Rodriguez
      Davis and Vassilev/Brewster same price, Ings second

    3. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2nd cheapest ?, Targett, Bowen, Werner

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not following the crowd with Soucek. Good man.

    4. lordkippe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saliba
      ASM
      DCL

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I did not realise Saliba was only 4.5 until now.

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo, Son, Werner

  27. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How worried should I be about Ryan with the Martinez talk?

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

      Should I do Ryan/KWP - McCarthy/White?

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

      Read a few pages back brighton are out now. New club and villa in the running

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

        Phew! Thanks, mate, I appreciate it.

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

          Hope its true now

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

      I wouldn’t touch to be honest, unfortunately between now and the 5th of October we are all going to have this problem.

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

        Spot on. Cheers, mate!

    4. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The Athletic and The Telegraph seem convinced Brighton aren’t in for him. Only the Guardian reporting and they aren’t too reliable...

  28. andrinho
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Havertz
    or
    b) Son

    Already have Werner, no other Spurs coverage.

  29. 5678
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is pulisic fit to start? Lots going for havertz i see.

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He'll feature but not sure he'll start

      1. 5678
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you

    2. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, but I reckon he will come off the bench

  30. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which would you go for?

    A) Werner, Ings, Davis
    B) Werner, DCL, Adams

    Think I'm swaying towards A just because it's easy to upgrade Ings to Martial