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. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Davies + 4.0 fodder
    B) gamble on a Vinagre/Taylor rotation

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

      A with Ferguson as 4.0 as he might come into contention later

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

      B by some distance then have Ferguson as a 5th defender

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

    A. Dcl and Taa

    Or

    B. Ings and VVD?

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

      A

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      TAA & VVD = cheaper and more points!

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

      find the cash ings and taa

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

    Looking at the last posts, the true "Deadzone desperation" is here. Have no fear.

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

      Hell yeh, the days of intelligent discussion are over 🙁

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

        Only until the first IB

  4. Fultz20
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance of a quick RMT?

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA, Tierney, Davies, Justin, Mitchell
    Auba, Salah, Son, Greenwood, Bissouma
    Werner, Adams, Davis

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

      Not bad, but I don't rate the Greenwood pick, would downgrade him and try to upgrade Adams to Ings

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

      Arise, Sir Fultz20!

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

    Doherty & Vinagre worth it?

    Doherty/Vinagre/Mitchell vs Davies/Saiss/Taylor

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

      Vintage not nailed so B is safer

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

        vinagre is nailed early

  6. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    for Burnley--is Pieters a sure starter (he gets some assists) or choose Taylor?

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

      Pieter's not nailed, Taylor a safer bet

  7. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Ramsdale + KWP + Justin

    Or

    B) McCarthy + Egan + Lascelles

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

      B

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

      A, but Justin will not nailed in 2-3GW's imo

  8. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Salah, Soucek
    B) Alli, Havertz + 0.5m

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

      B unless you plan on captaining Salah

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

      Ditto

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks guys. That's what I've been on for the last week and always planned to captain Auba. Getting serious salah FOMO but will stick to my guns.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

  9. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Last question and then Sleep
    A - Alli , Pulisic , Adams & Mitro
    B- ASM , Soucek , Kane & DCL

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

      A is more ballsy but would go B as Pulisic is doubtful

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  10. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What would you change here. Generic bench

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo KWP Justin
    Salah Auba JWP
    Ings Werner Wilson

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

      Decent but don't like the JWP pick, not much better at that price tho

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

        his stats are good though, actually right with che adams

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

          good stats but doesn't need to fly forward as we already attack with a front four.

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

        Matheus Pereira at 6.0

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

        Never will have JWP in my team after he cheated on Iceland stepping on the penalty spot, sick that players just get away with that! It has been done before with "good" results, that is a missed penalty!

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

      Ramsdale
      Robbo
      KWP
      Justin
      3 midfielders :/

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

    So does Mitchell backup Ferguson? If so, is Mitchell and Ferguson a viable bench strategy kinda like Ryan Walton?

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

      yes i have both.

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

      No, Mitchell is back up to PVA at left back. Ferguson is tipped to be first choice right back but Ward is likely to start for now.

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

    Has there been any indication as to who will play out of Justin and Thomas?
    Been almost zero love for Thomas yet he finished last season remarkably well and Castagne is right footed.

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The scout picks chose justin

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        *ffs picks

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

        yeh I'm not convinced, nor am I that Leicester will be solid defensively with a back 4 of
        a new signing | midfielder/backup cb | potentially erratic | justin/thomas

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

      Not sure about the right/left foot thing. When Kun is fit Sterling plays LW, even if it doesn´t really suit him/the flow of attacking, due to him being right-footed. Same thing with many other full backs/wingers. Depends on the manager, I guess.

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

        Castagne to my knowledge has rarely ever played LB.
        Played RB and then at Atalanta a Defensive LM/RM where your preferred foot isn't as much of an issue.
        However in saying that once Pereira returns he'll be LB so as you said manager may want him to start applying his trade in his long term position from the off.

  13. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mccarthy, (Nyland)
    TAA, James, KWP, Justin, (Mitchell)
    Salah, Auba, Son, ASM, (Stephens)
    Werner, Ings, (Davis)

    0.5itb potentially to swap Ings out for Martial

    GTG?

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

      Of course it is, arise Sir Tabby98!

  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Final place to be sorted:

    A. Best 4.5m mid from promoted teams, or other?
    B. Best 5.0m mid, if I decide to downgrade 2nd 4.5m GK
    C. Is Button first choice at WBA?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No idea, I'm on Gordon
      Soucek
      Don't think so

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Nabil....

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

      A) From promoted probably Reed at Fulham, but Bissouma/Stephens at Brighton might be better
      B) Soucek
      C) Fans forum split on this - Johnstone isn't well regarded

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers....I was on Stephens, but seems to have been removed from the Predicted Team Line Up tab.....

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

    I know everyone’s begging for answers tonight but I’d really appreciate some feedback on my final draft.

    I think I’m good to go:

    McCarthy (Nyland)

    TAA, Justin, Lascelles, (Mitchell), (Johnson)
    Salah (C), Auba, Son, Havertz, ASM

    Werner, Mitro, (Brewster)

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

      No playing subs (apart from Mitchell in the interim) could hurt you, otherwise g2g

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

    Can I get some advice on my 1st draft please?

    Ryan

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

    Bench: Walton, Mitchell, Taylor / Davis

    0.5 itb

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

    Kane is gonna punish us, isnt he?

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

      No

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      Depends, owner or non-owner ...

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

    Are Dier and Davies nailed enough to be a better option over Egan?

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

      no. i quite like the Egan pick

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

      I think they're nailed but Egan is probably better regardless, Spurs defense is always shaky

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

        Fair enough

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

      Not sure yet - I´ll start with Davies and Egan, will adapt later

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

    Is ASM worth the extra 0.5 over Soucek?!

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

      Dont think so, have both though atm

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe
      I'm on Soucek

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

      Fixtures would imply yes in the long run

    4. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      ASM is a bit like Traoré, imo. Very explosive, better in open games, might pull his hammy at any time. Soucek at 5.0 can be my "luxury" bench option whenever I want to play a defender instead.

  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hear me out here - does Lucas ‘cover’ Son/Alli in any shape or form? The extra 2/1m is very useful....

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think so

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

      Lucas will frustrate you and he will almost certainly get subbed at 60-70min.

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

      Cheers all - yeah, hat trick one week, nothing for two/three months....

    4. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No. Trust me, I’ve tried it. He’s a nightmare to own.

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

    Anyone not captaining Auba cause of the early game curse?

    1. Villa Velour
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Just changed from Auba to Salah. Can see a cagey game.

  22. Fulgencio Obelmejias
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Just thought I'd throw my team out there for the guys going strong defence,

    McCarthy

    TAA ,VVD ,Robbo, Justin

    Auba, Son, ASM, soucek

    Jimenez, Antonio

    Button, Laporte, Greenwood, Davis.

    1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Auba/ son will be KDB/Bruno over next two weeks

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

      leeds will score

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

    Locked in team:

    GKP: McCarthy (Steer)
    DEF: Lascelles, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Walker-Peters (Ferguson)
    MID: Soucek, Saint-Maximin, Salah, Aubameyang (Rashford)
    FWD: Mitrović, Werner (Davis)

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

      Grab that key.
      - Two Southampton defenders :/... KWP also won't get attacking returns
      - Is it Steer or Nyland?
      - Better 6.0 fwds
      - Why can't you start without Rashford and trade to him, i.e. what are your likely city/united trades?

  24. Chezcakes
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Newbie here. GW2 transfer Alli (8.00) to Fernandez (10.50) with 2.5 ITB.
    Is this possible or is there a 0.1 transfer charge 'fee' on every transfer, which would make this out of reach? 

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

      It's more about if the player you wants price rises by 0.1

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

      prob wouldn't commit to auto-buying yet, Fernandes could have to quarantine after birth of child

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

      No fee, that's entirely possible, but prices could drop/rise depending on number of transfers in/out

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

      no 'fees' for transfers. Prices move up and down based on global transfers in and out and could make it out of reach.

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

      No fee, you can do that transfer yep

  25. SomeoneKnows
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA, KWP, Justin, Mitchell (Taylor)
    Salah, Auba, XXX, Havertz (Bissouma)
    Werner, Mitrovic, XXX

    A) Son + Brewster (4-4-2)
    (Son > Rashford GW2)

    B) Soucek + Ings (4-3-3)
    (Ings > Martial GW2)

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      Don't trade Ings.
      So I prefer A

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

      B for the knighthood. Arise!!!!!

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

    Who is Branthwaite competing with for a starting spot?

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

      Branthwaite is not a likely starter. He is behind Mina and Keane. Also will be behind Holgate when he returns from injury.

  27. jcrawley1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Podence?

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

      Nah

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Might get him in gw3 or 4 if starting regularly

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

    A) McCarthy, TAA, Lascelles/Lewis, Egan
    B) Ramsdale, Robo, KWP, Coleman

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      A

  29. ratchet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts? After 10,000 iterations. I think I’m settled with this

    McCarthy
    TAA, KWP, Saliba
    Auba, Salah, Periera, ASM
    Werner, Adams, Mitro

    Martin, Rashford, Ayling, Mitchell

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      As good as anybody else's on here

  30. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Ings/Pereira
    B) Mitro/Son

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      A with Doherty

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

        Pereira the midfielder from wba