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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  1. jia you
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Settled on this for the first two GWs at least with BB GW1 deployed.
    Pens down for me so best of luck to all, enjoy the footy and see you on the other side!

    Ramsdale
    Trent Robbo Bellerin Digne
    Auba JWP Pereira
    Werner Ings Nketiah
    (McCarthy Fraser ASM Saiss)
    0.5

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

      This is built like an auto pick team

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

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

          Nothing wrong with that tho. It’s a good team to BB

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers, might swap out Fraser for Doucoure though as I've heard that he might not be fit enough to start the season. GL to you.

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

              Good luck bro. Yeah I’d agree with having someone temporarily in place of Fraser. He’ll be eased into the team for sure

  2. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Macarthy
    TAA-Saiss-Kwp-Justin
    Moh-Auba-ASM-Soucek
    Werner-DCL

    Bench: Bruno

    What do yall think??
    Suggestions?

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

    How nailed is Justin for the season?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Very til Ricardo returns

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

        is it confirmed it will be Justin and not Thomas?

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

          Both will be out long-term to pereira & castagne

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

    Egan vs Saiss vs Davies is killing me. May just go Vinagre and keep the 0.5! Anyone have any stats to compare for me?

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

      No stats, but I’d def go Davies out of those 4

  5. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Views here please guys??

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Egan Davies Taylor Ferguson
    Aubameyang Salah ASM JWP Reed
    Werner Ings Mitrovic

    Or

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Davies Justin Taylor Ferguson
    Aubameyang Salah ASM JWP Reed
    Werner Kane Adams

    Basically
    A. Egan Ings Mitrovic
    B. Justin Kane Adams.

    1. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      Tough, I prefer A but it means no Spurs attack cover

    3. LE CHARO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B for me

  6. Keep Calm and Play On
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Mitro
    B) Wilson

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A cheaper more nailed and on pens

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Im on Wilson as of 2 days ago 🙂

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

    I’ve made a Salah-less alternative XI:

    McCarthy
    TAA Robertson Vinagre
    Aubameyang Havertz Alli Soucek
    Werner Vardy Adams

    Nyland Williams Mitchell Bissouma

    1.0 itb so I could upgrade the 2x 4.0 defenders but the the 1.0 could come in handy for GW to do way Havertz to Rashford v CRY

    Thoughts appreciated ??

    1. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Like it, just hope Salah blanks!

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I like it a lot actually.

      Would use the money to upgrade Williams and Mitchell to 4.5s.

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

        Yes just scuppers my GW plan but I’m sure I could work something else out

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

    Very late, I've decided I really want Wilson and every new idea requires losing Son.

    Can someone talk me into our out of Son?

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

      I am with you, lost Son and got Wilson

    2. chonks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      do it

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mourinho side wont blow teams away and he’s 9.

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I have both Son & Wilson, it can be done lad

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

      I think Son is an amazing player but this season with MOU at the helm and Kane on top, Son will be left hugging the chalk and won't be worth his price.

      I've consistently had Son in the last 2-3 seasons but this time, I'll wait to see how much MOU/Kane affect him before putting in 9.0 for him.

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

    hey guys can you help me out

    McCarthey Nyland

    Tierney Davies Robbo Aylin 4.0

    Mane Auba Havetz Son 4.5

    Calvert Wilson Adams

    Should i go with Tierney Davies and Robbo

    or Bellerin VVD and Doherty?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Prefer Tierney to Bellerin, prefer Robbo to VVD and prefer Davies to Doherty until we see how he fits in at Spurs.

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

        thanks mate

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Tierney is much better than Bellerin as an option. I prefet Doherty though - Davies has so little attacking threat.

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

    Finally got that inner feeling telling me that I'm done tinkering. How about everyone else?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      yep little man inside is going, you're G2G lol

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yup. 57 drafts over the last week, and now it's perfect. All starters nailed and can be held indefinitely. Captain choices good. Value for pounds spent good. And squeezed in a Utd player on the bench to save a transfer. Phew!

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

    Egan or Bellerin?

  12. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    who is more nailed to start the season?

    a. Nyland
    b. Steer

    currently on Steer as my 4.0 GK

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

      C. Martinez if the speculation is true, i think Steer is ahead of Nyland though from what i've read

  13. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    coady or sais

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Saiss, Coady has no attacking returns mate

    2. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Coady

  14. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Triple Southampton too much? Currently have kwp, jwp and Adams. Would you swap Adams to Nketiah? Or Ward-Prowse to someone?

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

      Nah. 3 is fine.

  15. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Soucek mitchel or bisouma lamptey/lascels

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Soucek/Mitchell

  16. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Seeing so many DCL picks. You guys must not have owned him last season. Terrible experience and was floored that he kept starting.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      James Rodriguez though...

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

      Yes I just took him out.... Took out Mitrovic as well. Decided on two main forwards. Don't feel comfortable with these guys who score the occasional goal... Rather spend more on defence

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

    Where will Pulisic play? I have a good gut feeling about him. Currently have him over Son which free up 0.5 cash too.

  18. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which?.

    A) taa ali ings davis
    -ings to martial gw2, .5 itb, gw3 auba to kdb/sterling

    B) robo ali/son dcl adams
    -ali/son to rash gw2, itb 0, gw3 auba to kdb/sterling

  19. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Tierney worth 5.5?
    Do you expect him to be involved in Arsenal goals or will it be mostly Auba?

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

      a knock on Tierney is that if Arsenal plays 3ATB he may play that LCB role, which hurts his attacking output.

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

        Hmmm..
        Do you think he is worth having in the team as I don't intend to have Auba?

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

      I took him out for a 0.5 cheaper Bellerin who I believe with the setup has more chance of an assist.

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

        Bellerin is a transfer waiting to happen.

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

        That's an interesting one, definitely something to ponder.

        I've got 5.5 to play with - question in mind is to put in defence and hence Tierney (no Auba) or midfield for ASM but already have Wilson. Bellerin could be a nice alternative though.

    3. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Tierney gets injured a lot

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

        Oh yeah, that's one issue with him for sure.

    4. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He's definitely got potential for assists and goals, but too many questions over how we'll line up for him to be worth that much at this stage for me.

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

        Fair point.

        I believe that the traditional BIG 6 would "go for it" and therefore, he could be an interesting pick.

        Phew, now need to decide if I double up on NEW with ASM (already got Wilson) or go Tierney (as no Auba).

  20. mabz1303
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    hi,

    1) Doherty & Saint-Maximin
    2) Justin & Jota

    Thanks

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

      1

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

      1

    3. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      1

  21. Pachi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) havertz and egan
    Or
    B) ings and asm

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

      B

    2. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  22. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    guys
    who do u rather?

    A)steer
    B)utton

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

      A but only as he might get game time for a week or two if Martinez signs

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

        noway that button be the main goal keeper over johnstone?

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

          Don't think so, brought in as back up to Johnstone I believe

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      on Steer atm as Nyland has too much ownership, was thinking of Button though too.

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

        any hope that button might be the main GK?

  23. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Want to go Saiss over Coady but am too scared of Marcel taking that LCB spot?

    Risk it or not?

  24. vova
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pulisic or Havertz?

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

      havertz

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Pulisic, we know he cam play PL, Havertz needs time to adjust to our way of playing i feel?

  25. Pieters 4 Wood
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Final draft

    Johnstone, Trent, Dunk, KWP, Sala(h), Auba, ASM, Soucek, Son, Kane, Mitrovic

    Button, Brewster, Ayling, Ferguson

    Uncertain of Doherty start, so changed him to Dunk and Werner to Kane. Bad move? 1.5 in the bank

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

      spread the risk
      son is enough
      and get werner

      1. Pieters 4 Wood
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Son already out gw2 for Bruno

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

          hmm
          ok then good to go then

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Why would you worry about Doherty starting?

      1. Pieters 4 Wood
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        In the long term not worried, but Aurier could start the season

  26. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes or Wilson?

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

      one is midfielder and the other is forward
      but for me wilson if you asking who to play with

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

        Cilson all the time, barnes is now 3rd striker below wood & Rodriguez

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

          I was referring to Leicester Barnes

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        can either play 3-5-2 with Barnes or 3-4-3 with Wilson

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

      Wilson.
      He will be on pens too till Ritchie is out at least and could be even after that as he took for BOU too.

  27. H.A.BRUCE
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Tierney KWP
    Salah Aubameyang Son
    Werner Wilson Mitrovic

    Bench - Assorted Fodder

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

      Decent 4-3-3, could consider Doherty to VVD and Tierney to Ben Davies for Liverpool double up, otherwise good to go

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

    Best 4.5m option to complete this defence?

    McCarthy steer
    Taa bavies Taylor xxxx Mitchell

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

      no one really knows... I like Jamal Lewis. But Justin and KWP would be other options.

    2. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm currently on Justin but was on Vinagre until people questioned how nailed he was. Now he seems to be back on the radar

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

    Which combo scores more for GW1?
    A) Saiss + Adams
    B) Holding/KWP + Antonio

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

        Cheers

  30. Adambailey7
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Think I’m ready?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Doherty, Vinagre
    Aubam, Havertz, soucek, Barnes
    Werner, Kane, Adams

    Subs: Steer, Taylor, Stephens, Mitchell

    What do you think?

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Really like it except for Adams.

      1. Adambailey7
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah but I’ve got soucek so don’t want Antonio and Mitrovic let me down the other year so I’ve got a grudge haha. Who would you recommend? I’ve got £2m itb for KDB &bruno so will have 0.5 left to look for the inform 7m or less striker

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Personally I prefer Mitro - I dont think Adams starts every week! But if you have the funds I would stretch to Lewin