Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 2

This weekly precursor to the Scout Picks sees our panel put forward a long-list of the standout Fantasy Premier League assets for Gameweek 2.

Fantasy Football Scout community manager Geoff, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom will each propose an 18-man squad of players for the approaching Gameweek and explain their notable inclusions/omissions below.

The 72 nominations listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of Saturday’s deadline at 11:00 BST.

There are requirements for at least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less, at least one sub-£5.0m defender, at least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below and at least one forward priced at £7.5m or lower.

Each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Friday.


 GeoffNealeTomAndy
GKJordan PickfordJordan PickfordKasper SchmeichelKasper Schmeichel
 Illan MeslierMathew RyanIllan MeslierBerno Leno
 Kasper SchmeichelKarl DarlowEmiliano MartinezIllan Meslier
DFLucas DigneLucas DigneLucas DigneLucas Digne
 Luke ShawLuke ShawHarry MaguireAaron Wan-Bissaka
 Matt TargettTrent Alexander-ArnoldJames JustinLuke Ayling
 James JustinJames JustinHector BellerinTimothy Castagne
 Luke AylingStuart DallasLuke AylingJamal Lewis
MFPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick AubameyangPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
 Marcus RashfordMohamed SalahBruno FernandesBruno Fernandes
 Raheem SterlingMarcus RashfordKevin De BruyneJames Rodriguez
 James RodriguezSon Heung-minJames RodriguezSon Heung-min
 Leandro TrossardJack HarrisonRyan FraserJack Harrison
FWAnthony MartialRicharlisonAnthony MartialRicharlison
 Jamie VardyJamie VardyJamie VardyAnthony Martial
 Harry KaneTimo WernerRicharlisonTimo Werner
 Callum WilsonCallum WilsonPatrick BamfordOllie Watkins
 Patrick BamfordOllie WatkinsOllie WatkinsCallum Wilson

Most popular picks: Lucas Digne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (four), Kasper Schmeichel, Illan Meslier, Luke Ayling, James Justin, James Rodriguez, Richarlison, Ollie Watkins, Callum Wilson, Jamie Vardy, Anthony Martial (three)

GEOFF SAID…

While Jordan Pickford’s price tag is half a million more than Illan Meslier, I trust Carlo Ancelotti’s new-look Everton to keep a Gameweek 2 clean sheet more and hand Pickford the gloves. Kasper Schmeichel looks set for another shut-out at home to a shot-shy West Brom but is expensive at £5.5m.

In defence, I again look to Everton with Lucas Digne, who has significant attacking threat as well as clean sheet potential. I expect Luke Shaw to start and his additional threat down the left flank should add much to the Manchester United attack. Matt Targett, James Justin and Luke Ayling are picked mostly for their clean sheet potential and their excellent value, to allow more money to be spent further up the pitch.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has penalties, a strong fixture, some form, and is possibly the stand-out captain this Gameweek; however, I see Marcus Rashford challenging him for the captaincy, in United’s first game of the season at home to Crystal Palace.

The perhaps surprise omission is Mohamed Salah, after his Gameweek 1 heroics – instead, I’ve opted for Raheem Sterling.

James Rodriguez is my third Everton player, after an impressive Everton performance and a good degree of attacking involvement, while Leandro Trossard looks an interesting prospect at only £6.0m, away to Newcastle.

In attack, Anthony Martial looks capable of a big score; even if he fails to hit double digits, I expect returns of some kind.

Jamie Vardy started the season in style and has every chance of continuing that run, while Harry Kane, at half a million more, needs to lead his Tottenham teammates to victory after an uninspired performance at home to Everton.

Callum Wilson and Newcastle looked to be finding some rhythm at West Ham, and I expect him to score against Brighton, while Patrick Bamford, just off finding the net against Liverpool, should be allowed even more space against Fulham.

NEALE SAID…

We have a full complement of fixtures to choose from this weekend, following an eight-game Blank Gameweek 1.

Manchester City get their Premier League campaign underway but I’m holding fire on their assets for now, what with last season’s bogey team and a defensively resolute Wolverhampton Wanderers providing the opposition on Monday night.

I’m willing to back their cross-city rivals from the off, however, with Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw – who both featured in last Saturday’s friendly with Aston Villa to provide reassurances over their fitness – getting the nod.

Shaw’s included as much for budgetary reasons given my lavish spending elsewhere, while Rashford played a part in both United goals when the two sides met as recently as July.

The Season Ticker might scream ‘difficult fixture’ for Liverpool and Chelsea but, as we saw in Gameweek 37+ of last season, there could still be plenty of joy for the attacking assets of each club when they meet again at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

The high line that Liverpool employed in their 4-3 win over Leeds United looks tailor-made for the rapid Timo Werner to exploit, while Chelsea continue to appear shaky when defending set plays, so Trent Alexander-Arnold remains in my thoughts – even if Andrew Robertson is now sharing the dead-ball duties.

A dangerously high line is also something an under-par Southampton have tried out in their first two games in league and cup, so I’m willing to give Son Heung-min another shot, as the Korean is capable of being destructive when Spurs transition quickly and by-pass the midfield by utilising their ball-playing centre-halves.

The Everton triple-up requires little explanation given how anaemic West Brom were on their Premier League return, with the chances they afforded left-winger Harvey Barnes further influencing my decision to make Richarlison my top forward selection.

The two other promoted clubs, Leeds and Fulham, meet at Elland Road and the Whites looked by some distance the pick of the two on the opening weekend.

Jack Harrison really caught my eye from the left flank at Anfield, while it’s almost a coin toss between Stuart Dallas and Luke Ayling for which Leeds full-back I plump for until I’ve seen more of them in action – the versatile Dallas boasted the better underlying stats last season but of course spent some of his time further up the pitch.

Newcastle and Brighton didn’t manage a single goal between them in their two meetings last season, so there is every a chance of a clean sheet or two on Tyneside this Sunday.

Callum Wilson has proven to be a streaky player in the past, however, and the fact that he and Andy Carroll managed eight shots between them in Gameweek 1 does suggest that the Magpies might have more joy than their Joelinton-led attack in 2019/20.

TOM SAID…

A clean sheet looks like a shoo-in for Manchester United this week, with opponents Crystal Palace failing to find the back of the net in any of their last four road trips. With Aaron Wan-Bissaka only returning to training on Monday, I’ve opted for the security of Harry Maguire, who at least featured in last weekend’s friendly at Aston Villa.

Leicester City and Leeds United’s home fixtures also stand out defensively, which is why I’ve put forward Kasper Schmeichel, James Justin, Illan Meslier and Luke Ayling.

Against West Bromwich Albion, Justin struggled in the first half but improved as the game went on, and showed plenty of adventure on the ball winning the second penalty, while Leeds’s defence isn’t being talked about enough. You have to go back to the 2015/16 Championship season to find a promoted team who came up with a better defensive record, and that includes Sheffield United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

I’ve also included Hector Bellerín, who is an intriguing pick. Arsenal’s average position map against Fulham in Gameweek 1 showed that Bellerín was essentially playing as a right-winger, with Willian performing more of a central role. It resulted in Bellerín having the highest number of final third touches and crosses in the game, which is something to keep an eye on moving forward. He also comes in cheaper than teammate Kieran Tierney, whose appeal is dented due to not knowing if he’ll start as a left-sided centre-back or wing-back. 

They’re joined by Aston Villa’s new keeper Emiliano Martínez and Lucas Digne (more on him later) at the back.

Further forward, the inclusion of heavy-hitters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Anthony Martial and Jamie Vardy largely speak for themselves, so I’ll dedicate a bit more time to some of my other selections.

Against Tottenham Hotspur, Everton fully deserved their win and looked sharp. James Rodríguez was a class above, tucking in from the right-wing, which enabled him to regularly move the ball onto his stronger left foot and pick out Richarlison and Digne with those long right-to-left passes. Both will benefit from his brilliance, which is a key reason behind my Toffees selections.

I’ve also included Patrick Bamford. While sometimes wasteful, I’m confident he’ll get chances against Fulham, and following his performance at Anfield, should have earned another start.

The offensive list is completed by Ryan Fraser and Ollie Watkins.

ANDY SAID…

Despite conceding four goals in their opening game, I’m still backing Leeds United for a clean sheet this week, which is why both Illan Meslier and Luke Ayling are in my picks.

Looking at the expected goals conceded without penalties it was 0.9 for Leeds, the same as Everton against Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves against Sheffield United. You can’t just discount penalties, of course, but after a tough test in the opening Gameweek, I’m expecting them to bounce back against Fulham.

I was impressed with Everton’s opening Gameweek and with a home game against West Brom, I’ve gone with the triple-up. It was promising to see Lucas Digne retain some set pieces, even with James Rodríguez in the side. It was a free-kick that ultimately saw him get an assist. I’d hope that without a marauding full-back like Matt Doherty to play against, he may get more licence to go forward.

In attack, it also looks like there could be big points potential with Rodríguez already creating five chances for his teammates. Despite not getting a goal it was Richarlison that really impressed me in attack with seven shots, and five of them in the box. If anyone is ready to explode soon, it’s him.

Ollie Wakins was a signing that Aston Villa fans were extremely excited about and rightly so after being just one goal behind Aleksandar Mitrović in the Championship last season. He’s already off the mark in pre-season, and the biggest draw for me is the fact he has Jack Grealish behind him creating chances. I don’t think Sheffield United will be as tight at the back without Dean Henderson and this could be a perfect opportunity to get a debut Premier League goal.

There’s probably no better time to use the eye test than in the opening Gameweeks. Underlying statistics are still great, but we’re working off small sample sizes. One thing I want to see is how sharp a player looks. We saw it with Mohamed Salah against Leeds, and we saw it with Callum Wilson against West Ham. It will be a tougher test against Brighton, but with a debut goal in Gameweek 1, why not top it off with a debut goal at St James’ Park too.

As we get closer to Gameweek 2, I’m wavering on my viewpoint that without as many penalties, Bruno Fernandes *might* not be worth £10.5m – at least not as a season-keeper as he was last year when he arrived at Old Trafford. We saw how devastating it can be with Jamie Vardy and Salah in Gameweek 1, and with 14 and 12 penalties over the last two seasons, targeting the Manchester United penalty-taker probably isn’t a bad tactic.

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

Last week, the Scout Picks defeated Boleyn Boy 66-34.

Our next Scout Picks article on Friday will have further details on who is representing the community this week.

1,337 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    My wildcard finally sorted, after I hit my wildcard I was abit annoyed for playing it so soon, but once I sorted this I'm more than happy with it, whats your thots

    Martinez
    Taa, Castagne, coleman
    Jorginho, Salah, klich, James Rodriguez, kdb,
    Werner, martial

    Bench, nyland, saiss, Mitchell, brewster

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1 GW too late

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Jorginho to Fodder - Upgrade Klich

      Play 4-4-2

      1. Where dahoud at
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Upgrade him too who tho, what's 6.0 getting you

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Chasing

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        this

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

      I wouldn't go with Jorginho. A bit too early for Klich.
      The rest is good.

    5. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No Aubameyang v West Ham and you’ll be crying by Sunday

    6. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1 GW points chasing

  2. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg for this week? Bench ok?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Justin KWP Taylor
    Salah Auba(C) Son Bissouma
    Vardy Werner

    Steer Mitchell Romeu Davis

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      GTG

  3. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What do we think? Richarlison or DCL?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rich

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL - save 1.0 and I think Rich was getting a lot of chances due to Doherty not dropping back

  4. Party time
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thiago price prediction
      8.0 yeah?

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

        6.5

        1. Party time
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Don’t think he will be 6.5. 7.0 atleast

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

              A decent Bundesliga season in 16/17 but not much to write home about elsewhere.

              https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/60444

              1. Party time
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Fair enough. 6.5/7.0 😉

          • iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            7.5

          • Rocky FPL
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            7 max.

          • lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Between 6-7, not prolific when it comes to fpl, certainly influential

            1. Party time
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah. He is more like the assist to assist type of player although I won’t rule him out for good fpl points but it probably depends on the tactics & role Klopp wants

            2. BENOIT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Lol

              1. Party time
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Hehe

              2. R.C
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                6m

                1. Party time
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    Not gonna happen. 6m isn’t a realistic price maybe 7-8m

                    1. R.C
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Lol....

                2. Camzy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  6.5m Last year he had 3 goals 0 assists.

                  Not going to get him.

                3. DavidFPL
                  • 4 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Thiago is a brilliant football player but hes fantasy garbage, 7.0 and not worth going near.
                  Think somewhere between Modric and David SIlva.

                  1. Party time
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Yeah. I agree.

                      Bayern used him as a deep lying play maker allowing Müller to play the more advanced role in midfield from an attacking perspective but Klopp’s system is quite different. 4-3-3. He could play any role in the midfield but if he plays as a box to box midfielder like Donny he could get nice fpl points.

                      Maybe 6 goals 10 assists plus some couple of cleansheet points. Not bad tbh

                      1. FPL_Crisis
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        10 assists?!?!
                        If I had to guess I’d expect similar fantasy output to a Henderson around the 4-5 goals maybe 10 attacking returns in total

                        1. Party time
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            Yes, I know that’s optimistic.10 assists max. I just feel Salah & Mané will enjoy playing with him.Thiago’s passing accuracy is crazy...

                    • PapaWengzz
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      7

                    • Klaren
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Did you check his goal/assist stats at Bayern. No way he is anywhere close to that, he will probably be 6.5 and that's only because he is a Liverpool mid. Normally more of a 5.0/5.5 mid. Great player but not a good fantasy asset.

                      1. Party time
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          8.0 would be a joke tbh. I agree 6.5/7.0

                    • Tonyawesome69
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Barring no injuries, roll the ft for GW2?

                      1.0itb 1ft
                      McCarthy
                      TAA Robbo Justin Ayling
                      Auba Salah ASM Havertz
                      Werner Adams
                      (Peacock Bissouma Taylor Vassilev)

                      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Yes. Like your team!

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

                        Havertz to Rashford

                        1. Tonyawesome69
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          I would like to have 2ft and prefer Bruno over Rashford so I'll wait and see after the Palace game to get more info. I also hope Havertz plays behind the striker in the Liverpool game

                    • Cheeto__Bandito
                      • 3 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Watkins, Trossard or Harrison as a rotating player in the squad?

                      1. Tonyawesome69
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        At the moment Trossard since he has the EPL experience

                      2. iL PiStOlErO
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Like Harrison pick the most

                      3. R.C
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Trossard

                      4. Pukki Party
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Harrison.

                    • Emiliano Sala
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Bale and Reguilon are likely to meet conditions that will enable them to avoid quarantining upon their arrival in London.

                      Along with having arrived from an elite sporting environment where coronavirus protocols have been adhered to, the players will both need to return negative test results within five days prior to entering the United Kingdom.

                      Will reguilon start gw3??

                      1. Rocky FPL
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        He might. Where he starts will be interesting. I think a 3-4-3 will be ideal for their squad.

                        Alder-Dier-Bavies
                        Doherty- Winks - Celso - Reguillon
                        Bale - Kane - Son

                        1. Emiliano Sala
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Agreed. But I don't think mou will.

                        2. iL PiStOlErO
                          • 4 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Maybe even Bale on the side with Lucas(Berg) Kane Son up front.

                          1. iL PiStOlErO
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            He used to play that with Spurs once upon a time in a league far far away.

                          2. Rocky FPL
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            I don't think Bale has it in him anymore to be a wingback. He is better played close to the goal. Also, I dont see Doherty not getting a lot of minutes. Its Mourinho team after all.

                            1. iL PiStOlErO
                              • 4 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              True. If he was 5 years younger that would be an option but who knows maybe in some easier games going full attack...but like you've said it is Special ones team.

                    • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      I'm now considering to keep Justin on my wildcard until he is ditched. Plan is to rotate him with Ayling.
                      When Justin is dropped, Leeds have a good run of fixtures. Thoughts?

                      1. Rocky FPL
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Sounds good.

                        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Thank you

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

                        What is your defence on WC?

                        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Martinez Steer
                          Digne James Saiss Justin Ayling
                          Playing 4 atb

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

                            Ha nice - have the same but Ferguson over Ayling. Ayling looks OK if you need the security of starts immediatley.

                            I was on Martinez Steer but steered away from it as it would make a Grealish/Watkins double up in the future tricky . However unlikely that is it it's probably more likely than Martinez getting injured/sent off whilst Heaton is still out injured.

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

                              Losing Steer for any other 4.0 from a team you'd be unlikely to ever want 3x players from

                            2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                              • 7 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              You playing 3 or 4 at the back?

                              Ferguson doesn't work for me as I want to rotate them from GW3.

                              Haha cheers for the advice. Can't see myself with that many Villa players!

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

                                You never know!

                                Playing 3-4-3 now

                      3. Baps hunter
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I don't like those short term forced transfers tbh. Always so much else happening and bandwagons to jump on. But if you think that Justin -4 is better than the 2nd best option, go for it!

                        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Couldn't find a better 4.5 combo that I liked.
                          Cheers.

                      4. iL PiStOlErO
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Would keep yes. Good fpl asset

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

                        Justin is the new left back, why will he be dropped?

                        1. Rasping Drive
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Because when Pereira is back, Castagne will move to to ledt back

                          1. PapaWengzz
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            I actually this is a "might" more than a "will". Justin is solid defensively and looked good going forward.

                            1. iL PiStOlErO
                              • 4 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              This.

                            2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                              • 7 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              Hope you're right!

                          2. PapaWengzz
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            Also could be why castagne started at Rb, as Rogers might want Justin to get used to playing Lb. Both are right footed and prefer Rb.

                    • SL8
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      "Kasper Schmeichel looks set for another shut-out at home to a shot-shy West Brom but is expensive at £5.5m."
                      ...how come Leicester get to play West Brom again!!

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

                        Have you watched Endgame ? 🙂

                        1. SL8
                          • 14 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Ah yea explains it!!

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

                          So Back to the Future's a bunch of bulls***

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

                            😀

                      2. ilikewud
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        editors are lost

                    • Geenn
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      All the stats are pointing towards J. Rodriguez or Richarlison as the stand out captain option this week. They have both very good underlying stats combined with a West Brom that are amongst the teams with the worst defensive stats.

                      Get Rodriguez in and captain him or just go with the more "secure" Aubameyang captain despite his stats is not that good?

                      Playing the game or follow the herd?

                      1. Flaming Flamingo
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Do what you think is best, the game isn't much fun otherwise

                      2. raoulduke71
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I'm on Richarlison

                      3. Miguel Sanchez
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Who would you pick between Rod and Rich?

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

                          Both are good picks:
                          Richarlison:
                          Second most touches in penalty area -9 (after Salah - 21, auba - 4, J.rod - 2)
                          Most shots off target (could be gold if he's able to aim)
                          Second most shots in the box - 5 (after Salah - 8, auba - 3, j.rod- 2)

                          Rodiguez:
                          Most chances created - 5 (Auba and Richarlison had 1)
                          1 big chance created (Richarlison and Auba had 0)

                          Maybe Richarlison is the one if you can choose.

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

                            It points to Richarlison but I have done it in the recent past and he has burnt me badly

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

                        Play your own game.

                      5. Camzy
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Aubameyang captain has a lot in its favor too...

                        West Ham are awful defensively and he has a great record against bottom 6 sides at home.

                        I would maybe consider capping Rodriguez if I didn't have Auba or MUN assets but otherwise, it's a no from me I think.

                      6. james 101
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Ask advice but make your own mind up

                        Or you’ll be far more irritated!

                      7. Rocky FPL
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Captaining Auba is not following the herd. It's kinda obvious. One of the best fpl player in the league vs one of the worst defence in the league.
                        Rodriguez has played one match in the league. I really rate him as a player, and I wouldnt even mind getting him this early. But capaining is a bit too balsy for my liking. Go for it if you think he will outscore Auba.

                      8. Baps hunter
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Richa to score 2.3 and Auba 1.68. Bookies have it wrong?

                      9. Wild Rover
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I'd take Aubameyang with two shots over Richarlison with four

                        1. Rasping Drive
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Fourteen even

                      10. FDMS All Starz
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Its been 1 week, cant look too much into underlying stats, feel like Everton have a good team but still a unknown quantity vs a team that may sit back. I'd personally go with a more expensive option who is proven in FPL than captain one of the everton boys, owning them is a good enough differential I'd say

                      11. tm370
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Are all the stats pointing that way after one game? West Brom were defensively better away than at home last season. Auba is a better points scorer than both and plays at home. Also on pems as far as we know.

                        All the stats after 1gw is a very big claim..

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

                          Of course it is a big claim, but it is what it is. Everton managed all this against Spurs. Aubameyang didn't get thaaaat much versus Fulham.

                      12. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Auba isnt just secure, he is the captain and talisman of an in form team and is a world class striker who doesn't need great stats to score 3 goals from 3 shots.

                      13. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Everton won't be playing a Mourinho managed team every week though.

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

                          😀

                      14. Geenn
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Hehe, what to say?
                        I went with Auba myself, so hopefully he will deliver

                    • AandyzZ
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Who took most of the set pieces for everton?

                      Was it just shared between Digne and Hamez?

                      1. R.C
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Hames

                        1. AandyzZ
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Thanks!

                      2. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Digne got his assist from a set piece.

                    • Nomar
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      GW2 and already team looks a shambles:

                      Ramsdale Steer
                      Tierney, Mitchell, TAA, Doherty, KWP
                      Auba, Salah, ASM, Norwood, Lemina
                      Werner, Ings, Rodrigo

                      1. james 101
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Ha. This is why so many WC in gw 2 or 3.

                        1. Nomar
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Yeah, may just take 4 point hit and shift Rodrigo and Doherty

                          1. R.C
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            No keep Rodrigo

                            1. R.C
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              And Doherty tbh Spurs will go 5 at the back

                            2. Wild Rover
                              • 13 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              Rodrigo won't start

                    • james 101
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Which do you prefer for the next few game weeks?

                      A. KDB DCL (Hendrick)

                      B. Rashford Werner (4.5)

                      1. james 101
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I’m on A just now

                      2. Nomar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        A

                        1. james 101
                          • 12 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Cheers!

                      3. Coys96
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        A

                        1. james 101
                          • 12 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Thanks!

                      4. Wild Card this!
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        A

                        1. james 101
                          • 12 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Thanks!

                    • Coys96
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      This worth WCing GW3???

                      Pickford (cry)
                      Trent (ARS) Egan (LEE) Dallas (shu)
                      Auba (liv) Barnes (mci) Doucoure (cpl) Pereira (CHE)
                      Kane (NEW) Werner (wba) Ings (bur)

                      Nyland | ASM (tot) | KWP (bur) | Vinagre (whu)

                      Midfield is weak, no city or united, no Wolves.

                      1. james 101
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Could score ok. But I’d be tempted yes

                      2. R.C
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        No it's good, just get Kun instead

                        1. Coys96
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Not nailed

                      3. Nomar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Kane on top of Werner and Ings is killing your budget.

                        1. Coys96
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Yeah, would like to keep Kane tbh. 5-> 8 are lovely

                      4. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Wait for GW2...

                        1. Coys96
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          So would u save a FT or use

                          1. Flair
                            • 3 Years
                            3 years, 6 months ago

                            Ask me in GW3

                            For now, sure

                    • Gonna mesut up
                      • 10 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Everton penalty taker?

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

                        This again.

                        Siggy if on the pitch.

                        If not probably Rodriguez or Rich in that order just.

                        1. Gonna mesut up
                          • 10 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Sorry, haven't logged in in a while...

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

                            No worries, thier career penalty records read:

                            Rich 3/3
                            Rod 13/16

                            1. Flaming Flamingo
                              • 7 Years
                              3 years, 6 months ago

                              Richarlison has taken some stinkers that aren't included though:

                              https://youtu.be/0nlRJsixEDA

                              https://youtu.be/iM8qFtKbs4k

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

                                Thanks for these - great find

                                Think it'll be Rodriguez then...

                                1. Flaming Flamingo
                                  • 7 Years
                                  3 years, 6 months ago

                                  I doubt these will be taken into account, but I'd have my money on Rodriguez being first choice regardless

                      2. Coys96
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Hamer

                        1. Coys96
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Hamez*

                      3. Bubz
                        • 10 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Siggy and then my guess would be Richarlison. If James steps up to take one I will jizz my pants

                      4. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        It will be Hamez imo, 13/16 makes him a solid choice.

                      5. LSK
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        My guess is Hamez. Can’t see why he wouldn’t be. Too big a player to not be first in line at a team like Everton. Above Sigurdsson too imo.

                    • Maddamotha
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Hey! Is this a good move?

                      Davies > Shaw

                      Davies with competiton on the left back now, and United more likely to keep a CS? I also own Ings...

                      1. R.C
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Yes

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

                          Cheers

                    • enourouz
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Kdb/robo

                      Or

                      Bruno/taa

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        A

                      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        What would you do with the .5 if B?

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

                          Save it for a rainy day

                      3. Champ
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        A I think as there is a better spread of United Captain options

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

                        A but it is 0.5 more expensive.

                        1. Rocky FPL
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          If that 0.5 is used to do say KWP to Saiss, then B.

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

                        Should have posted my squad as that might influence your decision. Everyone keeps saying to not load up on too many premium mids.

                        Do you think three premium mids are too much? I feel like I’ve got some balance here:

                        Ryan
                        Robo digne bellerin ayling
                        Kdb auba salah ASM
                        Mitro Jimenez

                        Steele Davis soucek mitchell

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

                          This leaves me 0.5 ITB

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

                            Hahahha 0 ITB. The Bruno/taa option leaves me 0.5

                            Main question is if that’s too many premium mids. Should I be looking to upgrade my attack instead?

                    • R.C
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      If Thiago is above 7m he is as overpriced as Firmino

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

                        Not a fantasy option for me but will make Salah borderline essential.

                    • Ronnies
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Who is the best 5.5m Midfielder to own.

                      Is it still ASM, bit worried about his minutes with Fraser, Almiron, etc

                      Thanks.

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

                        Impossible to say after one week.

                      2. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Could be Klitch but for now I'd hold Asm

                      3. Sergeant Garcia
                        • 9 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Podence for me

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

                        I’m not happy with ASM after watching the first game. Thinking Doucouré could be good value. Podence if he starts most of the time.

                    • Where dahoud at
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      What's this midfield like?

                      Ceballos, klich, Salah, kdb, James Rodriguez

                      1. RVP 20
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I like it

                    • AuFeld
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Is anyone concerned about PEA's recent track record (last four matches) vs WHU? Four appearances, yielding one goal and one assist.

                      1. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        how many were with Arteta's Arsenal?

                      2. afcblegend
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        How many of those were pre-Arteta though?

                      3. Amey
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I am.
                        It's bound to fail everyone.

                      4. Top 210 Club
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I captained him vs West ham last year and he burnt me real bad

                      5. Flaming Flamingo
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Not even a little bit 🙂

                      6. FPL Theorist
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Interesting. It does seem like WHU have a history of unexpectedly producing good performances out of nowhere in London derbies.

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

                        Not worried but a blank wouldn’t surprise me. Not due to his West Ham record but because he will blank plenty of times against weak opposition this season. Just got to take it on the chin.

                    • Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      How much will Bale be do we think? Obviously a long way from fitness, but interested to see where he would place

                      1. Puntillimon
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Similar to son? He would be real interesting as a 9 - 9.5 midfielder

                      2. Mighty Banana
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Too much

                      3. james 101
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        10?

                      4. Top 210 Club
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        10

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

                        10 I think

                      6. sunzip14
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        9.5 is my guess

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

                        £10m

                      8. afcblegend
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        10m I think. Disrespectful to be anything less - can anyone remember his price before he left for Madrid?

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

                          12 wasn’t it?

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

                        9

                    • StayoutheSpiceZone
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Steer
                      TAA Robbo Ayling Bertrand
                      Salah Auba (c) ASM Rashford
                      Richarlison Adams

                      Ramsdale, Soucek, Davis, Ferguson

                      GTG do you think?

                      Good luck all

                    • PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Dele Alli...

                      At this point I have already used my FT and have now taken the -0.1m.

                      If he is likely to play this week I am happy to keep him for 1 more gameweek, but it seems like there is still uncertainty about his position with the club and if he will not be in the team I have to consider a hit now.

                      Worth taking a hit to get him out for Hamez at this point?

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

                        I don’t think he will play imo

                      2. Flaming Flamingo
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Wait until Friday to see if there's any news and then make a decision

                        1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
                          • 4 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Any chance of another price drop or a Hamez price rise before that time?

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

                        Southampton not looking strong.

                        Wait for todays game and see what happens.

                        If you think Hamez will outscore Alli by +4, and possibly afterwards too, then sure.

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

                        I’m in the exact same position as you. Think it’s 50-50 whether or not he’ll play on Sunday, will wait for more news before pulling the trigger.

                      5. Top 210 Club
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I'm just keeping him until next week. Rolling my FT

                        1. southernrocker1
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          I support Spurs and I'm pretty baffled about the speculation surrounding him. I personally think it's media hype and he'll remain with Spurs. He's also being rested for this Europa game, imo with one eye on Saints rather than him leaving. Just my opinion though.

                    • FPL Theorist
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      LiveFPL currently says only 1.15% of the top 10K have used a chip: https://www.livefpl.net/figs

                      This must still be reflecting the "eager managers" with IDs 1-10000. Does anyone know what the numbers are for the actual group of managers who finished GW1 in the top 10K? I imagine a lot of them probably triple captained Salah.

                      1. afcblegend
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        That site has Martial listed as a midfielder

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

                          Good spot. Rashford's a forward too, but Auba has moved to midfield. All over the place!

                      2. Limbo
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        The "Top 1k" rn will include a load of throw-away teams with punts on TC Salah to win weekly prizes in cash leagues. Wait till GW5-6 to pay any attention.

                        1. FPL Theorist
                          • 4 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          I know, I just can't help myself looking at this stuff!

                          Maybe a better barometer is MLs that contain mostly serious players. Looks like only 5-10% of the people above me have actually used a chip.

                      3. Klaren
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        I don't know but wouldn't bother checking it anyway. +95% of them are there by pure luck. Look at OR 1's team, he is clueless. Played Ndidi and Norwood while benching Ings.

                    • JurgenRodgers
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Anyone else having issues with the site on ios?

                      Members tab not working

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

                        Fine here.

                    • Zimo
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Is justin nailed till gw5?

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

                        I think and hope so

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

                          Me too

                      2. Cojones of Destiny
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        think so

                      3. PapaWengzz
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Could well be 1st choice left back, time will tell.

                      4. Pukki Party
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Anyone know if Shaw or Williams played against Villa, any guesses on which one will start this weekend?

                        1. Pukki Party
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 6 months ago

                          Sorry about that.

                    • Cojones of Destiny
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      play one :
                      a. Davies
                      b. Taylor

                      thx

                    • Dynamic Duos
                      • 10 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      What is the deal with Mitrovic any insight?

                    • Kei19255
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Final Team...gtg?

                      Pickford
                      VVD Digne AWB Justin
                      Auba Sterling Bruno Harrison
                      DCL Martial

                      GW3 Auba --> Salah/KDB

                      Cheers!

                      1. RVP 20
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        G2G, nice team