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)

Best players by position:

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  1. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    First draft on here, how is she??

    Ramsdale
    Robo Coleman Doherty KWP
    Aubam Barnes Puli ASM
    Ings Werner
    (4.0, Martial, Burke, Mitchell)

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Superb all round

      Talk to me about Burke. Don't want to miss another potential Lundstram type bargain

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate. Will play striker and offers us pace and power which we lack massively. Think he’ll come good but may take a while

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I should not like this, but I do.

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

        You have entertained mightily this preseason.

      2. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Hehe how’s yours looking

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

      Unorthodox.

      Ramsdale + Robbo over McCarthy + TAA feels a bit too cute for me. Those standard guys are good for a reason.

      But if you make that change, I quite like it. Barnes is an interesting punt. What's the exit plan? Who comes in for him and how?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Fairs, had Henderson set and forget all last year and did me wonders. Feel like I owe ramsdale the same haha. I need one sheff u defender so could go Egan over Coleman if I make that change.

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          And like his fixtures... that’s about it tbh, not sure who I else I like in that part. Easy swap when I downgrade one of the forwards to a 6.0m who’s firing

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

    Mitchell or Ferguson??

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

      Ferguson long term

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

      Depends on what you need. Ferguson if you don't want a trade, Mitchell if you need the cover for someone like a Taylor.

  3. Moeda
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Salah, ASM, 4.5mid
    B) Havertz, Alli, Soucek

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

      A

    2. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B very easily for me.

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

    1. Ramsdale + 4.0 = 9.0
    2. Ryan + McCarthy = 9.0

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

      1

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

      2, rotation is nice to have

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

        Rotation is a beginners mistake

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

    A. Doherty + Wilson

    B. Davies + Ings

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

      B

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

      B, but it’s close

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

      B but I almost prefer some of the 4.5s over Davies.

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

      A

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

        Or Doherty and Adams

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

      🙁

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

    Will Saliba be starting?

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

      Luiz seems to be injured so that means holding is more likely to play than Saliba for the same price

      1. mgilbert86
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        we will play a three since he wont want to partner tierney in a two cb formation

        prob going to be
        bellerin-saliba-holding-tierney-amn

    2. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      better chance than gabriel i say cause hes been training longer than him

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

    One last time tonight

    Thoughts on this Benchboost team?

    Leno
    TAA Robbo Saiss Vinagre
    Salah Havertz Barnes
    Werner Ings Adams

    (McCarthy ASM Soucek Justin)

    WC GW2

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

      WC GW2... I probably wouldn't be going double Wolves defence.

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

        Who do you suggest instead?
        Think Wolves chances for a CS is pretty good

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

          Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal are pretty good.

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

            Newcastle I'm not interested in
            Chelsea, yes but dont know how they are gonna line up in defence.
            Already have Leno but could do Saiss -> Bellerin I guess.

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

        Yeah go for a 4.5 + Wilson instead of Saiss and Adams imo

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

          Are we sure Wilson will start?

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

            Don't see why not, heard nothing to the contrary

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

              Since he just signed s few days ago, feels like a small risk

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

            yes, he will start.

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

              Thanks for the help pal

    2. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Strong to quite strong.

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

        What does this mean? (:

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

          I approve.

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

    A) Robertson + Adams = £17.0m
    B) £4.5m DEF + Ings = £17.0m

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

      A

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

      Nice math skills

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

        A

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

      I'd be fairly certain that most people would be on B, B.

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

        definitely an option though that I might consider a few gameweeks in.

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

      B if you have TAA, A of not

  9. Paanmonkey
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    am I g2g

    Ryan
    TAA - Egan - KWP - Mitchell
    Auba - Salah - Son - ASM
    Werner - Ings

    Subs - Button - Brewster - Gordon

    any changes?

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

      G2g, guessing you're playing Mitchell bcuz 4th sub is Taylor or Man U def?

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

        taylor it is bro

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

      I think I'd go Gordon over Mitchell personally.

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

        aite lemme make that transfer..thanks mate

  10. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What s your plan with United/City
    players how to get them?

    Thinking to do Auba to KdB in GW 3 and maybe Salah to Bruno next GW

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

    a) McCarthy + Taylor
    b) Ryan + KWP

    is double Southampton too risky if I want McCarthy and KWP?

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

      A

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

        I don’t think the double up is too risky considering their first 8 gw run looks good

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

      McCarthy and Taylor.
      A bit risky yes, but Taylor/Vinagre/Lewis are all better picks for mine than KWP.

  12. Toked
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Got bottomed

    A) Alli, Ings, Jiminez

    B) Son, Vardy, Mitro

    1. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B but with Werner an option?

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

      A by a fair bit.

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

    Anyone know how I can access the team reveals in this article above? It's says click here for team reveals and it takes me back to the article header. I'm a bit special when it comes to this stuff. Appreciate any help

    1. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Aw bless.

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

      Each one is the different article/video/ from this week. Scroll down

  14. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Appreciate any help guys
    Ryan
    TAA, Doherty, Mitchell
    Auba (c), Salah, Son, ASM
    Werner, Adams, Mitro

    Nyland, Bisoumma, Vinagre, Johnson

    1m itb

    Anywhere to upgrade or leave money itb?

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

      Two 4.0 Def isn't ideal, upgrade one to 5.0?

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

        I think 2 4.0s is fine. there will be a playing option between Mitchell and Ferguson... don't pick Johnson.

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

      Also as to why is Vinagre benched over Mitchell, crazy?

    3. borispkpk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Similar team:
      But i change Vinagre to 4.0 def (extra0.5) to let me Son > Bruno in gw2

      What do you think?

  15. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    check this out..
    Alex Mc
    Trent Doherty Digne Vinagre
    Son Auba Salah ASM Bowen
    Jiminez

    Nyland Bamford Mitchell Brewster

    thoughts?

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

      That is a bit naughty, really like Digne

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

        I’d swap Vin for Justin if it were me

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Very poor strikers

  16. Sanchit
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Captain Auba in GW1 and GW2
    B) Captain Salah in GW1 and Bruno in GW2

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  17. iL PiStOlErO
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Fill in the gaps:

    Nyland ____
    TAA C.Taylor Mitchell ____ ____

    A) Ramsdale + KWP + Justin

    Or

    B) McCarthy + Egan + Lascelles

  18. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Can I get some advice on my 1st and possibly final team?

    Ryan

    Justin / TAA / Vinagre
    Mané / Son / Soucek / Auba / Saint-maximin
    Ings / Werner

    Bench: Walton, Mitchell, Taylor / Davis

    0.5 itb

  19. John wick
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5 mid
    A. Burke
    B. Romeu
    C. Bissousma
    D. Reed
    E. Any other

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B and C

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

      I went Biss

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

      Gordon. comfortably.

  20. golden skulltula 69
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi everyone, GTG?

    Ramsdale Nyland
    TAA KWP Davies Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Aubameyang JWP ASM Bissouma
    Werner Vardy Mitrovic

    Thoughts?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If you don't want any spurs then gtg.

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I own Davies, indeed no Spurs attack.
        Thank you!

  21. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Saka + Adams
    B) Soucek + Wilson
    C) ASM + Mitro

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C

      1. Bart82
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        thnx!

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

      ASM and Adams?

  22. Soto Ayam
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Are there any updates on the 4 mil def slot?

    I'm going for Ferguson as I don't need him to play, but has potential.

    Any news on buur?

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

      No updates, Mitchel seems the most likely to start

    2. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Brathwaite could be on for a start as Holgate may be out for anumber of weeks with a toe injury.

      If either of keane or Mina get injured he is straight in. As for points potential I think week

    3. Chip fat
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'll get ferguson when he's fit, using 2 x leeds def vs fulham

  23. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Matt Targett nailed for Villa?

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, and rotates really well with Taylor (hardest games up to GW17 are whu and wol). We have an exciting new striker in Watkins to get on the end of his crosses and as everyone knows we tightened up significantly at the back after the restart. Signing Martinez could be the cherry on the cake for him, but regardless of that with the Talyor rotation he's probably a better pick than KWP and being massively overlooked. You don't want to be wasting transfers on 4.5 defs so I think he's a much better pick than the likes of Mitchell, Justin, Vinagre.

  24. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Ings + 4.5mil bench + Saliba
    B) Adams + Mitro + Bellerin

    1. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure on either actually

      Even though PSG got that RB from Roma, Bellerin still wanted by other clubs

      Saliba surely not a starter when Gabriel has trained another week

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

        What if it’s a different KWP and some other 5.5mkl defender

        1. mgilbert86
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          SOU are decent defensively, prob would go for a 5 like Davies Shaw or Saiss

  25. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    fraser yes or no?

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      no

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

      neither

  26. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    £0.5 Bank
    McCarthy - Button-------------------------------------------(8.5)
    TAA - Kyle Walker-Peters - Egan - [CTaylor - Mitchell]------(25.5)
    Aubameyang(V) - Salah(C) - Son - Saint-Maximin - [Bissouma]-(43)
    Werner - Nketiah - Calvert-Lewin----------------------------(22.5)

    Did a last minute
    Robo to KWP
    Davis to DCL

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

      Heard Nketiah could be on bench and Lacazette starts?

  27. John wick
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Alli or havertz who wil score more

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

    What is Burke?

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

      annoying scottish thing that sits on the end of my bench

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

      What is anything, really? In the swedish language, a "burk" is a can, so I guess Burke is a Cane - almost like Kane. But Oliver Burke sure isn´t Harry Kane.

      Burke is not the best option.

  29. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Alli & H Barnes

    or

    B) ASM & Son

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

    Which option is better

    A: Saiss + Alli + Saint maximin
    B: Son + Vinaigre + Soucek

    Thx

    1. John wick
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A for me