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. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    This game is too easy. Let the fellas on here do all the panicking. I come in 12 hours before the deadline, steal the best RMT I see then adjust a couple players to make it even better.

    Ahead of the game.

    1. Lebowski85
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not a bad idea. I haven't been productive for weeks.

    2. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Lacazette TC?

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

    A) Son, Soucek, Ings
    B), Alli, Havertz, Adams

    1. GinjaWhinja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C) Havertz, Soucek, Ings + 0.5m (you’ll need it!)

  3. GinjaWhinja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who is your 1 GW punt?

    (Not just differential, but almost guaranteed transfer)

    1. Leeds2116
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Pereria

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Son and Alli

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Davies

  4. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    guys JWP worth it?

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No

  5. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get ?
    A - Werner
    B- Vardy

    1. Leeds2116
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      werner all day long

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Werner

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

      A

  6. Fiona B
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hello deadzone!

    Would you rather

    (A) Saint Max and Mitro/Adams; or

    (B) Soucek and Wilson (other 6.5)

    and if B who would you replace Mitro or Adams?

    Thank you - nerves kicking in

  7. jblakes
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody thinking Taa Robbo double up?

    Not sure if it's too much money in def

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I gone with

    2. vinterstorm
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I would play TAA and get a cheaper solution

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      There is no bad idea. Just make sure to like your idea. Or you'll be itching to make transfers

  8. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pick 2

    A) Mitro
    B) DCL
    C) Wilson (have ASM already)

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      AB

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

      BA

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      BC

  9. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What's better:
    A) Son + Justin + Mitro
    B) Alli + Davies + Wilson

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

  10. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which Spurs defender would you choose Up to 5 m

    A Dier
    B Davies

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  11. Mirkatldn
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    McCarthy
    Trent/Justin/Saliba
    Salah/Saka/Aub/Soucek
    Wilson/Werner/Mitro
    Bench: Nyland/Fernandes (for GW2), Johnson, Douglas

    KDB for Salah GW2.

    Thoughts? Pretty please.

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2 x 4.0M def is not my taste

      1. Mirkatldn
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Even if they both start and i'll never play 5 at the back?

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          not nailed though

          1. Mirkatldn
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Ok, thanks. Where would you downgrade?

        2. MARVELLUS
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I don't think either does. Johnson was awful in last friendly so Fredericks will prob come in. See predicted team here. Try Mitchell.

    2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      4 of your 5 defenders are not guaranteed starts.

      1. Mirkatldn
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I think Justin/Saliba are ok given their respective teams' injuries...for GW1 anyway. Thank you though, but where would you downgrade?

  12. vinterstorm
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Aight, here goes

    McCarthy
    TAA - Justin - Vinagre
    Salah - Traoré - Havertz - Mount - Son
    Werner - Vardy

    ---

    Not sure about Traoré and Mount though...

    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Like the traore pick not sure about mount though

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd get a defender over Traore personally

      1. vinterstorm
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

        I suppose I get rid of Mount, any suggestions for replacement?

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Traore Mount -> Havertz Soucek
      Problem solved

  13. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Trossard?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      One to keep an eye on.

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      OOP as well, could be a bargain

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

      i like him a lot, not great fixtures though, and Harry Potters constant rotation has put me off him

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      watchlist for sure HaHA HA

  14. afs2239
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    auba a must have ?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me. I prefer Salah and Sterling in that price range.

    2. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not necessarily. I’m only keeping for two gameweeks.

    3. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes for the first two weeks. Then dump.

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      for 2 weeks yeah

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No

    6. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No player is a must have. But i'd recommend him for Points and at worst, even a place holder for a 9.5 - 11.5 Manchester player (if you even needed to sell Auba)

      Had Auba been a midfielder last year, he'd leap frog TAA, Vardy and Mane into 3rd top points scorer behind KDB and Salah.

  15. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who wins?

    A. Fernandes & C.Wilson
    B. Pulisic & Martial (requires one extra transfer)

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A!!

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. DickFranDyke
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        A easily. Both on pens.

  16. jumbob
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions? 🙂

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    TAA, VvD, Justin, Mitchell (KwP)
    Auba, Salah, Alli, ASM (Bissouma)
    Ings, Werner (4.5)

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Play KwP instead of Mitchell

    2. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You could consider either saving 2.5m and pick Adams or stick at 8.5m player but move to with Jimenez

      The 2.5 could go to upgrading ASM to 7.5 or 8m Mid in a few weeks or Defender upgrade or Alli to 10.5m

  17. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Tough decision boils down to this...anyone care to give a gut instinct please?

    A. Robertson, Alli, Havertz, Martial.

    B. Mitchell, Salah, Bruno, Mitrovic.

    Thanks mates!

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A is better overall but Salah and Bruno is so tempting.

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This

        1. vinterstorm
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          agree with LEO10

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      To start all player? A

      one for bench fodder? B

    4. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A just reads a Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea, Man United
      B reads Palace, Liverpool, Man United and Fulham

      so A feels more confortable as big teams coverage.

      Note: Mitchell (Bench) and Mitro & Salah (owner here)

      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Dude that is pure genius. What a way to break it down!

        Thanks to all of you.

  18. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Let's do this again!!

    McCarthy | Button
    Taa Bavies Justin | Mitchel CTaylor
    Salah Alli Auba ASM | Souchek
    DCL Werner Mitro

    How did i do?

    1. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Strong. Nice depth.

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers bud!

    2. lb_23
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not bad at all, prefer Son + Adams over Alli + DCL myself but each to their own

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers! Have been pondering a lot over Son and Alli, eventually swayed the Englishman's way.

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Strong team tbh...well done

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Really liked it a lot too. Cheers man!

  19. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get
    Kane or Vardy

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Neither for me, but for a placeholder for Martial I would go for Kane

  20. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Soucek/Tierney or Pereira/4.5m(Justin)

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      First

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Pereira, Justin

  21. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Still tinkering tinkering late on...just watched David's team reveal.

    Got me thinking, which pick from GWK2?

    A) Rashford
    B) Fernandes

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B easily.

      Owned Rash post-lockdown last season and he was basically a left wing back

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        No he was quite involved in the goals. Got unlucky with a lot of offside goals and i think he wasn't properly fit still. Should do better this time around.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I'd still go Bruno becasue of those penalties

  22. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Changed to a 4-4-2

    McCarthy

    Bellerin Davies TAA ???5m????

    Auba Salah Pulisic Saint Maximim


    Werner Ings

    5m for last defender.. Any ideas? Or use funds another way?
    Thanks

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      5.0 egan...strong team!

  23. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A. Alli and Adams
    or
    B. Son and Soucek?

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A) Trent & Alli
      B) Robbo & Haverz

      1. Saka Punch
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Woops sorry, I'd go A btw

  24. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Justin, Vinagre, Son
    B) Robbo, Doherty, Soucek

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Time to lock this in?

    McCarthy
    Taa bavies Egan
    Salah Auba Alli soucek
    Werner ings mitro

    Steer Mitchell bissouma Taylor

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t pick Alli for the sake of a picking a spurs player

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Agree. Not convinced by him tbh. Who would you get instead?

        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I would go for a mount or Rodriguez and upgrade soucek to saint maximin. Even Grealish or Adama could offer decent points while freeing up funds

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Ings Alli > Kane jwp and cap Kane? Kane can be martial next gw.

            1. Random Name
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Not what I said, you’re overthinking it now. Ings is a stud. You just need to get alli out for a different midfielder and bolster soucek/defence that’s all

  26. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Saliba/Holding or Justin?

    1. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      "Arteta roulette?" Looking at that question, Saliba/Holding seems a bit uncertain.

  27. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Bruno genuinely at risk of not being available for GW2?

    1. Lebowski85
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Tweaked his hammy apparently

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Wasn't it him having to quarantine when he comes back?

        1. Lebowski85
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I'm not sure tbh, I'm just being a fool. I haven't heard anything about his availability....although I plan to bring him in

  28. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What’s the consensus on Greenwood? Good option if Sancho doesn’t sign?

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      There’s many proven mid priced midfield options. For 7.5 there’s safer options

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you go for instead for 7.5?

    2. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Young players have their ups and downs (still can´t understand why I captained Foden in GW 37) - high risk/high reward. The Sancho thing makes it even worse.

  29. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How nailed is Justin in terms of the season?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not nailed. Won't play probably when Pereira is back.

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

        Which is some considerable weeks away

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Hey he asked in terms of the season

    2. lb_23
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Until Pereira returns it would seem, probably gets nod ahead of Thomas

  30. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts?

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Egan
    Salah Auba Son ASM
    Werner Mitro DCL

    Steer, KWP, Ferguson, Bissouma