Scout Picks

Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton double-up for Gameweek 3 Scout Picks

Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton are the key teams for the Gameweek 3 Scout Picks XI.

Each of these clubs has provided two players to the latest selection, chosen from the Scout Squad submissions made by David, Neale, Tom and Andy.

It’s a 4-4-2 formation this time around, coming in at £82.9m, £0.1m inside our budget.

GOALKEEPER

Emi Martínez (£4.5m) was the most popular budget goalkeeper on our Scout Squad panel this week, as Aston Villa visit Fulham. The former Arsenal man is fully capable of producing points from a range of different avenues. Only Tim Krul made more saves than him during Project Restart, while Villa were inside the division’s top five for fewest big chances conceded during that period (despite playing more matches). Dean Smith’s men got off to the perfect start this time around, keeping a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

DEFENDERS

There was plenty of support for Liverpool defence ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Anfield and, due to budgetary reasons, we have selected Andrew Robertson (£7.0m). So far this season, the left-back has created more big chances than Trent Alexander-Arnold, and two more shots in the box than him. The Gunners have also conceded more chances from their right flank than their left during the first two matches of the season.

Lucas Digne (£6.1m) could be in for returns at both ends of the pitch against Crystal Palace. The Eagles were the lowest scorers in home matches last season while Everton are currently in the Premier League’s top five for expected goals conceded (xGC). Meanwhile, Digne was heavily involved in the 5-2 win over West Bromwich Albion and unfortunate not to come away with attacking returns. No Everton player was the target of more passes in the final third for that match and he hit the crossbar with a second-half direct free-kick.

It might be another week before Chelsea start becoming more reliable for clean sheets, as Eduoard Mendy has only just arrived. However, Reece James (£5.1m) is yet another defensive asset capable of drawing on several different avenues for points. Even if the Blues can’t keep out West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, the versatile full-back already has a goal and assist to his name this season and, as we’ll explain in more detail shortly, the Baggies’ defence has been poor so far this season.

Romain Saïss (£5.1m) remains one of the most nailed-on Wolves defenders ahead of a trip to West Ham. Despite conceding three goals to Manchester City on Monday night, Nuno Espirito Santo’s backline remains the most productive since Gameweek 25 of last season, recording a league-high 10 clean sheets in that time. Meanwhile, Saïss has more shots in the box than any Wolves defender so far this season.

MIDFIELDERS

Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) looks a sure inclusion for Gameweek 3 as Arsenal visit Anfield. The penalty-taking Egyptian netted a hat-trick in his last home match and is already joint-top of the league for shots in the box and goal attempts on target so far this term. Salah scored twice the last time the Gunners came to Liverpool as he registered 19 of last season’s 29 attacking returns (65.5%) in home matches.

One match into the season and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) already looks like a must-own asset. Freed from defensive duties in midfield, the Belgian excelled in a number 10 role at Wolves on Monday night shooting straight into the division’s top 10 for key passes and shots on target, despite playing fewer matches than most. 

Son Heung-min (£9.0m) was the man of the moment as Spurs thrashed Southampton 5-2 in Gameweek 2. After two matches this season, no player has registered more shots on target than the South Korean, who has also been afforded the joint-most big chances in the division during that period.

Daniel Podence (£5.6m) has the potential to offer decent value as Wolves travel to West Ham on Sunday evening. He has assisted in both outings so far this season and, even if competition for the front-three might increase soon, the Portuguese winger has done enough to start again on merit – and Nuno Espirito Santo has already hinted that new right-back Nelson Semedo will take some time to settle at Wolves. Thus far, only one Premier League player has fashioned more big chances than Podence.

FORWARDS

A trip to West Bromwich Albion is the perfect match-up for Timo Werner (£9.5m), who is yet to find his first Premier League goal. While the Baggies have conceded the joint-most number of shots in the box over the first two matches, they have also given up two penalties. During that time, Werner has won two of his own, and may even get the chance to take one considering Jorginho missed a spot-kick against Liverpool and could lose his place in the team for Gameweek 3.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.3m) has recaptured the form he boasted when Carlo Ancelotti first arrived at Everton, scoring four goals in the first two matches of 2020/21. Crystal Palace should pose a sterner test than West Bromwich Albion did, but they have conceded four big chances so far this season – only five teams have given up more than that over the same period. If any Everton player is going to score at Selhurst Park, the fact that Calvert-Lewin is joint-top of the league for shots on target suggests it will be the mid-price forward.

Substitutes

Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) could be the man to frustrate owners of Everton assets in Gameweek 3. He is the early season-leader for saves (eight) and has the second-highest expected goals prevented (xG Prevented) score after the first two matches.

Jimmy Dunne (£4.0m) is the latest budget defender to emerge as a starting option. Injuries to James Tarkowski and Ben Mee have seen him thrust into the first-team picture alongside Kevin Long.

Only West Bromwich Albion have conceded more shots on target or chances from set plays than Fulham thus far. That could work out for Jack Grealish (£7.0m) who was unfortunate to blank against Sheffield United on Monday night.

Ollie Watkins (£6.0m) gets onto the Scout Picks bench for the same reasons. His pace and power is likely to cause Fulham all sorts of problems in Gameweek 3.

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

The Scout Picks captain is chosen using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Because the use of Fantasy Football Scout data is used so heavily in this process, the skipper we choose each Gameweek is known only to those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 3:

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 team by the biggest margin will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

AA33 was the first to vanquish the Scout Picks this year and may take some beating, winning by 96 points to 43, a whopping 53-point margin.

That result was the equaliser for the community champions, who are currently tied 1-1 with the FFS editorial team after the first two Gameweeks.

DAZZ takes on the Scout Picks for Gameweek 3, opting for a 3-5-2 line-up of Lloris; Doherty, C Taylor, K Long; De Bruyne (vc), Son, Mahrez (c), Havertz, Grealish; Werner, Jiménez.

1,598 Comments Post a Comment
  1. KayArch
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Choose for long term
    Mitro - hames
    Son -brewster

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

      Mitro

    2. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Long term Mitro and Hames.

  2. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jesus!

    Who should I bring in?

    Kane, Jimi or Werner?

    I have son and Podence.

    Cheers

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

      Werner

    2. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimi longterm, Werner for this week.

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

      werner/jim, especially when considering their next few fixtures. leaning more towards jim, as he had proven

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

    Swap Davies in for anyone?

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss James
    Salah KDB Bruno Hames Podence
    DCL Mitrovic

    Nyland Davies Brewster Ferguson

    Bottomed

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

      FT, WC or hit?

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

        Hit

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

          GTG then

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

      If Davies isn't in your team to play this weekend he shouldn't be there at all. I'd say start him or downgrade him. Reguilon is looking ready to arrive.

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

        So who to start him over? Selling next time

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

          If it were me I'd be taking him out for a cheaper option who will start every week. Or the lad Dunne for cheap.

    3. Sarri-ball
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep 1st sub think as capable as rest for cleansheet but other 3 more potential at other end

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

    RMT / 10

    Martinez
    Trent, Chilwell, Semedo, C.Taylor
    Salah, Sterling, Rodríguez, Traore
    Jimenez, Ings
    (Steer, Justin, Anguissa, Brewster)

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      8/10, not a fan of 4 at the back because there's so many attacking options. But team looks good.

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

    Pieters over Taylor since he may be playing on the wing with the injury to Gudmundson?

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

    Is it stupid to bring in Vinagre on WC and rotate him with Justin?

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

      It will be silly in a few GWs when you have to sell both of them.

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

      Um yes. Vinagre might not even play and Justin only has till end of October to be starter

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

      Yes marcal probably back after IB

    4. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nothing is stupid but may be short term options when Marcel and Periera return. I'd just pick one if any.

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

      Both could lose the spot anytime but good till then.

  7. SH1M1
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Sterling now a better pick then KDB playing striker ?

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

      Really want both

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

      Not for me

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

      No and he may not play striker. Foden has played there before

    4. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      One is explosive and the other is consistent. If you're looking short term go Sterling, if you're looking long term go KDB.

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

        How come kdb isn't explosive? He has big returns quite a lot. Doesn't that mean he is

        1. Another Hoops
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          IMO Sterling has more potential to bang in a double hat trick and then blank for 8 weeks where-as KDB will consistently get you returns over the same 10 games. For me it's all about getting Sterling in at the right time.

          1. SH1M1
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks for the replies 🙂 Might just go Sterling short term as I’ll be wildcarding in a few weeks

  8. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy
    Saiss TAA Robertson Bedna
    Salah(C) KDB(vc) Norwood
    DCL Ings Werner

    Nyland Mitchell ASM Bissouma

    0FT £0.5itb.

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

      Bissouma is an interesting pick. Two of the next four are suspension and Everton. What's the angle there?

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

    A. Werner, DCL
    B. Jimenez, Ings

  10. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner Podence

    Foden Jimenez

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

      WP

    2. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      F/J

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

      FJ for now.

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

      Do you prefer your 6.5 player to be benched or your 5.5?

    5. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      F/J for me

    6. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all

  11. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So will Delap start with Jesus out?

    1. Fire Chief Moe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling false 9 I imagine.

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very unlikely. Sterling up top probably.

  12. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Riyad Riyad

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

      Sterling Sterling

    2. BobbyV
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Phil Phil

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

    Any preference from these:

    A: Salah + Kdb + Foden + DCL + R.James
    B: Sterling + Kdb + Rodríguez + DCL + RJames
    C: Sterling + Kdb + Son + Wood + 4.5m mid

  14. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one to play
    A - kdb and salah
    B - kdb and sterling
    C - sterling and salah

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

      A

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

      B

  15. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Quick A or B

    A) Taa + Podence
    B) Robbo + Foden

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

      B

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

      B

    3. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ive got B!!

    4. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B is 0.5 more, and that's why it's better

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

      B

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

      Seems like we have a clear winner

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

    1) DCL & Foden (£0.8 ITB) triple City midfield for now...
    2) Jimenez & Mitrovic (£0.0 ITB) No Everton

  17. BPT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Help me with WC

    Team 1
    Martinez - Steer
    Konsa - Lamptey - James - Mitchell - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Podence - J.Rod
    Werner - Jimenez - Brewster

    Team 2
    Martinez - Steer
    VVD- Lamptey - James - Mitchell - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Foden - Anguissa
    Werner - Jimenez - Brewster

    Team 3
    Martinez - Steer
    Semedo- Lamptey - James - Mitchell - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Foden - 5.8M
    Werner - Jimenez - Brewster

    1) Team 1, 2 or 3?
    2) MID 5,8M for team 3?

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

      3 podence

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

        3 with podence is impossible (semedo, saiss and Jimenez)

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

          Klich then

  18. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Did anyone else at West Ham get covid or just Moyes and Diop?

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

      I think another player has it too

  19. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Not player WC, but are this bunch good to go?

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Davies
    Salah KDB(c) Son Podence
    Werner DCL Mitro

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      *Not played

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

      Good for this GW

    3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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

    Podence or Klich and reasons why please... Cheers

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

      Podence, eye test passed, better team, better fixtures

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

      Podence just because he is more talented and plays for a much better team

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

        Cheers guys. How long do you think he will start for?! That's the biggest worry for me

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

    Some help would be appreciated. Which combination to go for?

    A) Kane + Lamptey
    B) Werner + Semedo
    C) Jimenez + van Dijk

    The striker would come in now, and the defender next GW.

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

      C

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

      C

    3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

      I have C so C it is

    5. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who else you have really. Any other Liverpool or wolves defensive cover?

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

        Robbo and Vinagre at the moment

  22. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What you reckon? Hit the wildcard!

    Martinez / Steer
    Robertson / Castagne / Saiss / Lamptey / Ferguson
    Salah / KDB / Son / Foden / Burke
    Jimenez / DCL / Mitrovic

  23. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    That's it. Been tinkering all week and back to my first draft. Typical.

    Martinez
    TAA / James / Saiss
    Sterling / KDB / Foden / Son
    DCL / Wood / Jimenez

    Steer - Lamptey / Mitchell / Burke

    How's it looking?

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

      Like it a lot

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

      Looks like if City have a stumble you'll be drowning some sorrows. Jesus and Aguero out makes Man City less likely to score goals, not more.

      1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's a very good point, but I still see goals with a front 4 of KDB, Foden, Sterling and Mahrez.

        An alternative is Robbo and Salah. Something to mull over.

  24. HAMMERTIME107
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Please help, who to ship out for DCL and FODEN ????

    McCarthy
    Justin | Doherty | Coleman
    Son | Salah | Diangana | Auba
    Martial | Wilson | Werner

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

      Auba and Wilson

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

        Or Diangana and Martial

  25. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you wildcard to extinguish a 12 point hit?

    1. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is your team perfect after the hit? WC if you think a couple extra transfers would make it even better

  26. Big W
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC GTG??

    Martinez (Forster)

    James | Saiss | Robbo | (Justin, Mitchell)

    Salah | KDB | Son | Podence (Burke)

    Werner | DCL | Mitro

    1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. Good team.

  27. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    whats the news on Jesus? is he really out for a while?

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

      he is yes

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yup

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, probably returns mid october for GW5

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

      At least this gw

    5. Das Boot
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      https://activechristianity.org/jesus-die-cross. not looking good

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

        yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn its been 4 years now stupid jesus jokes ,never been funny ,save them for the playground

  28. Manani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Zaha or Foden?

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

    Let's make some oddball predictions - name something outlandish to happen this gameweek.

    My guess: Brighton whip Manchester United with a another hatty by Maupay.

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Chelsea will lost to WBA

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lose*

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

      Andy Carroll to upset Spurs with a last minute bicycle kick winner

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

        bookmarked hehe

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shouldn’t even be controversial but palace hold Everton to a maximum of 1 goal of not zero

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

        I second this

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

      Maupay misses a penalty, scores own goal and gets a red card

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

      newcastle 1-0 (wilson)
      whu 1-0 (soucek)
      and lol
      liverpool0-1 (aubameyang)

      theres your gw3 fpl armageddon right there

      1. Das Boot
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        lol @ Auba

      2. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Urgh. That's disgusting.

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

          and outlandish as the gentleman requested.

          1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thankfully.

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

      Benteke scores

  30. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Folks, short term is Podence a better pick over Foden ?

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

      My guess is no.

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

      No don't think so. City injuries means Fodens prospects are even better now.