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. hankscorpion
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy (Steer)

    TAA KWP Justin (Dallas Mitchell)

    Salah Auba Alli ASM (Soucek)

    Werner Jimenez Mitrovic

    0 itb

    G2G? I keep second-guessing myself. Don't like having both McCarthy and KWP but kinda felt forced into it after the Martinez to Brighton rumour.

    1. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      G2g

  2. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No love for Kane? I think Kane + Puli/ Havertz looks better than Werner + Son/ Alli

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Does Kane beat Werner?

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Personally yes. As much as I think Werner will do well, I cant see him being amazing from the start

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Disagree

    2. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I've tried to fit all 3 of Kane, Alli and Werner in.

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

    Rashford or Martial and why?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      One GW early. Martial atm.

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

      Rash coz of extra point for goal and CS

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

      I’m starting with Martial on the bench

  4. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one is least priority? *already have TAA

    A) Robbo
    B) Son
    C) Ings

    1. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B if no spurs attackers

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

      B

  5. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    best 4.5 midfielder

    A) burke
    B) bissouma

    1. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A imo the rewards could be great

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

        is he nailed on?

        1. amol
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldn't say so, Bissouma is more nailed on but the prospect of Burke finding his way into that Sheffield team as a striker would be great.

          1. Better luck next year
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Is Burke the new Lundstram?

  6. Ma Aew
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Che Adams a secured starter? Afraid that Ings will have more minutes if Southampton don't play with 2 forwards?
    the same question with Michail Antonio.

    so A. Che Adams + Bowen or B. Antonio + Ward Prowse

    1. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Adams will start alongside Ings so I would have him in. Bowen quality player but west ham's fixtures look horrific.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whilst in form, should be.

  7. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Last detail I need to sort out before I get some sleep

    A) Doherty + Alli

    B) Davies + Son

    C) Dier + Son

    Alli seemed good after Mourinho took over, don't know what happened as his returns lst season were poor...?

    Help please, my eyes hurt

    1. amol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B looks good but if you think some areas of your team need reinvesting then maybe even push down to Alli.

  8. Kyle2210
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Out of Soucek, Mitchell and ASM which 1 would you start for GW1?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The Scout Pick

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

    Ryan owners...

    Apparently they bid 21m for Martinez

  10. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Barnes a risk with Rodgers' comments of 3 atb?

  11. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Am I mad to go in with this? 4.0 ITB for Barnes > Fernandes GW2

    McCarthy

    TAA, Coady, Davies

    Auba (c), Havertz, Alli, Barnes

    Werner, Adams, Nketiah

    Subs: Button, Burke, C.Taylor, Mitchell

    1. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good but laca could be back in putting Nketiah at risk. Maybe change him to Che Adams?

      1. Avery
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ignore that I just re-read and see you have him already (its late haha).
        That would be my only comment on his risk.
        Other than that a 4.5 def and bump Nketiah up to C Wilson?

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

    are people considering James Rodriguez for their teams? could be quite intriguing

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm weighing up Alli or Rodriguez

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes but not from the start. Want to see how they set up.

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

      Considering bringing in for GW2. See what he does tomorrow, maybe off the bench?

  13. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Taylor or Bardsley?

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      T

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Risk from Pieters fir Taylor?

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          For**

        2. davies
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nope. Pieters played LM/RM back end of the season due to injuries and Taylor played fullback.

          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            When Taylor got injured, he played at LB and did well!

            1. davies
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Which means he’s backup

              1. Pep Roulette
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Good point, Cheers mate

  14. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Quick tip - lock a team in at least 15 minutes before the deadline, just in case the server crashes.

  15. RAMZES666
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    It's D Day fellas, how my soldiers looking?

    Lloris
    TAA Saliba Justin KWP
    Salah (C) Auba Alli Havertz
    Werner Adams

    Steer, Stephens, Taylor, Brewster

  16. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Complete my team please!
    A) Mitchell, Reed, Mitro
    B) Taylor, ASM, Davis

    TAA-Robbie-Davies-Justin
    Auba-Salah-Perreira
    Werner-Ings(Martial)

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

      B

  17. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Better option

    A. Ings/4.5 Forward on bench/Play Soucek

    B. Adams/Wilson/Soucek on bench

    1. L S P
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'll always respond to Disco Stu: A

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  18. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has anyone got a defensive structure with
    TAA, 5.0/4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0
    which rotates well for the first 10 or so weeks?

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

    Ferguson or Mitchell?

    Davis or Brewster?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitchell

      Davis for now - Brewster takes your 3rd Pool spot

  20. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, for the other 4.5 defender spot in my team, I have narrowed down to 2 players, C.Taylor and Lewis.

    Which do you think is the better pick? Either one more nailed on or equally? Who has higher chance for clean sheets/attacking points?

    Thank you

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C T

  21. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son or Ings just for GW1?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings imo

  22. akhilrajau
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA,Davies, Justin
    Salah,Auba,Son,Saint-Maximin
    Wilson,Werner, Adams
    Bench: Nyland, Bissouma,Mitchel,Johnson
    Bank: 1.5m

    Please suggest if any improvement needed. I can replace son to bruno in gw 2

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Johnson to ,4.5
      Mitchell to Ferguson

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

        Agree but that makes difficult to get bruno for son. Please suggest

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d rather downgrade salah to Bruno in gw 1 and use the rest of your money to upgrade the defense

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

        Thats also in the plan if son doing well then other option is salah to downgrade. So as of now this is fine rigt?

  23. SpagBol
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey lads
    Which option and why?

    A) Salah + Alli + Vinagre
    OR
    B) Son + Havertz + Robbo

    1. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m not crazy about Son based on restart positioning on the pitch, but I like B better because I think that there’s more points potential in that group.

  24. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why didn’t Alli play much after restart?

  25. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do you guyz think CHO will play on the right until Ziyech is back??

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He could or mount could play either their or cam with havertz on the right

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thnx mate

  26. mbrucie
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA / Davies / Holding
    (A)uba / Salah / Son / ASM / Soucek
    Werner / Ings
    Steer / Justin / Mitchell / Davis

    G2G?

  27. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Right, final draft, opinions please if you coukd gents? Be kind haha 🙂

    McCarthy
    Justin - TAA - Coady
    Son - Salah - Auba - ASM
    Mitro - Werner - Adams
    _______________________
    Steer: Bissouma: Taylor: Ferguson

    1.5m left itb to do future moves i want, for the obvious really, Son > Greenwood, Auba > KDB/Sterling, Mitro/Adams > Martial etc.

    Good enough to start with? I seem settled with it.

    Thank you 🙂

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gtg

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers BK! 🙂

  28. All about the galacticos
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is having vinagre too much of a risk if you have 2 possible non-playing defender?
    is it worth going with vinagre ahead of either justin or walker peters?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think you'll be ok if you have Justin or KWP on the bench. You'll get 60 mins from a defender.

      1. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        currently have TTA, justin, kwp, mithchell, 4m.
        I meant should i bring in vinagre, and take out either justin or kwp?

  29. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Doherty even nailed? I don't know if Mou was being diplomatic but it doesn't sound like Aurier leaving is imminent.

    1. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Mou will use Aurier for the UEL qualifiers and leave Doherty in London.

  30. Rust Cohle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I think I’m settled on this:

    Ryan Walton
    TAA Doherty James Taylor Ayling
    Auba Mane Barnes JWP Gordon
    Werner Wilson Adams

    Cheap between the sticks.

    Attacking fullbacks. James is a risk, but mitigated by a nice pair of rotated fullbacks in Taylor and Ayling.

    Auba for the first two game weeks.

    1. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Posted too soon.

      Love Mané as a differential. Has looked better than Salah in preseason. Good on the road and up against a leaky Chelsea defense in GW2.

      Che, JWP or Barnes are likely to go first. One of the two Saints the most likely. Wood, Foden, McNeil and Greenwood on the watchlist for those spots.

      0.5 ITB provides a little bit of flexibility and wait and see.

      Have avoided Ings and Son because it feels like everyone is ditching them for United players.