Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s top picks for FPL Gameweek 4

This weekly precursor to the Scout Picks sees our four-man panel propose a long-list of the standout Fantasy Premier League assets for the upcoming Gameweek.

Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom will each put forward an 18-man squad of players and explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

The 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.


 DavidNealeTomAndy
GKBernd LenoBernd LenoRui PatricioEderson
 Alex McCarthyNick PopeBernd LenoBernd Leno
 Emiliano MartinezAlex McCarthyAlex McCarthyAlex McCarthy
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldReece JamesTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Romain SaissTrent Alexander-ArnoldRomain SaissAndrew Robertson
 Timothy CastagneJames JustinReece JamesLucas Digne
 Rob HoldingWilly BolyLucas DigneReece James
 Jamal LewisRyan BertrandJames JustinJames Justin
MFKevin De BruyneRaheem SterlingMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
 Raheem SterlingHarvey BarnesPierre-Emerick AubameyangRaheem Sterling
 Sadio ManeSadio ManeKevin De BruyneKevin De Bruyne
 Wilfried ZahaPhil FodenHarvey BarnesHarvey Barnes
 Daniel PodencePedro NetoJames Ward-ProwseAdama Traore
FWDanny IngsDanny IngsDanny IngsRaul Jimenez
 Raul JimenezDominic Calvert-LewinRaul JimenezDanny Ings
 Alexandre LacazetteRaul JimenezJamie VardyChe Adams
 Dominic Calvert-LewinJamie VardyDominic Calvert-LewinDominic Calvert-Lewin
 Che AdamsAlexandre LacazetteTimo WernerJamie Vardy

Most popular picks: Bernd Leno, Alex McCarthy, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Danny Ings, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Raul Jimenez (four), James Justin, Reece James, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Harvey Barnes, Jamie Vardy (three)

DAVID SAID…

A double-up on the Arsenal defence was an easy choice for Gameweek 4 considering they host Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon.

The Blades are the only side left to find the net this season while the return of Kieran Tierney to the fold should boost the clean sheet potential of Bernd Leno and Rob Holding.

I should probably also explain why I included Emiliano Martínez ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Aston Villa. Dean Smith’s men have made significant improvements at the back since June, facing just 10 shots per game this season, compared to 16 in 2019/20. 

While a clean sheet against Liverpool is a tall order, Martinez was joint-second for saves during Project Restart, so I expect him to frustrate the Reds and rack up the additional points.

I am expecting the Wolves defence to bounce back from two disappointing results when Fulham come to Molineux. While they have struggled to replicate Project Restart form, Scott Parker’s side are in the division’s bottom three for big chances this season, blanking twice already. Romain Saïss is my chosen representative, having registered more shots in the box than any other Wolves defender, while only two clubs have conceded more attempts from set plays than Fulham.

Jamal Lewis also sneaks into my selection to represent the Newcastle defence. They face a Burnley side second only to Sheffield United for the Premier League’s lowest goal conversion rate (7.7%).

Manchester City may have struggled to get going against Leicester, but Leeds’ open playing style could be exactly what they need to face to get back on track in Gameweek 4.

Marcelo Bielsa’s men are currently in the division’s bottom two for shots conceded in the box, big chances conceded and expected goals conceded (xGC). So I’m going to include the best two Manchester City assets capable of exploiting that in Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.

Sadio Mané gets the nod over Mohamed Salah this week. He is usually more reliable on the road than his Egyptian colleague anyway, but the Gameweek 3 win over Arsenal saw him emerge with the most touches and shots in the box too – usually something Salah beats him on.

Even though Villa are much-improved, Mané has a particular preference for this fixture, with six goals in six Premier League games against the Villains. Arsenal (seven) and Crystal Palace (nine) are the only clubs against whom he boasts a better record.

Wilfried Zaha is perhaps a surprise inclusion but I still don’t trust the Chelsea defence. I was initially going to include Andros Townsend, who is yet to blank this season, and could expose Frank Lampard’s ongoing issues defending set plays. 

However, Zaha has six attacking returns (three goals, three assists) in 12 Premier League meetings with Chelsea. Against no other side does he have a better record.

The inclusion of Daniel Podence is perhaps more in hope than expectation. If he is fit and ready to start against Fulham, the way they are defending right now, I can’t see him not getting an attacking return, with two assists from two appearances so far this season.

Meanwhile, Raúl Jiménez is looking a strong candidate for Gameweek 4 anyway but, considering his alternated role in penalties with Ruben Neves, he could find even more joy against Fulham. No team has conceded more fouls than so far this season than Parker’s men (48), picking up a league-high 10 yellow cards along the way.

Meanwhile, I have gone for a Southampton forwards double-up of Danny Ings and Che Adams, as they face West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies conceded 11 goals in their first three matches of the campaign. No English top-flight side has given up that many in their opening three league games since Arsenal in 1963/64 (12).

I also like the look of Alexandre Lacazette against Sheffield United. Arsenal’s number nine still hasn’t blanked yet this season, while no player in the league has been afforded more big chances.

NEALE SAID…

There is an abundance of appealing-looking fixtures in Gameweek 4, although the early-season form of Brighton, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa could make life that little bit harder for Everton, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Even Leicester’s home match against West Ham United might not be as straightforward as it appears on first glance, with the Hammers looking dangerous in attack and uncharacteristically solid in defence since moving to a wing-back system in Gameweek 2.

Still, their right flank looks like a potential weakness with a raw and shaky-looking Ben Johnson likely to deputise for the injured Ryan Fredericks this weekend. Issa Diop might well be back following his 10-day stint in self-isolation but if the snail-paced Fabian Balbuena (who admittedly performed well against Wolves) is tasked with covering for him again, then I could see a lot of joy for a dynamic James Justin and Harvey Barnes – both of whom have really impressed from an eye test and stats perspective so far this season.

I’ve fewer concerns about Fulham and West Bromwich Albion as opposition to target, particularly from a defensive point of view. One look at the ‘goals against’ column for both sides should explain away my Raul Jimenez and Danny Ings selections but it’s worth elaborating on my other picks from Wolves and Southampton.

Pedro Neto will be a bit of a placeholder for Daniel Podence if the latter is passed fit but I thought looked he lively in the 4-0 defeat to West Ham last weekend and has a share of dead-ball duties, so I’d be happy enough to see him make the Scout Picks – even if the threat of rotation is a very real one.

Ryan Bertrand also chips in with the corner-taking at Southampton and he sits in the top ten among FPL defenders for final-third touches in 2020/21. He took up some advanced positions in last week’s win over Burnley en route to a clean sheet and two bonus points, so I’m backing him against an Albion side who have created relatively few clear-cut chances off their own back despite netting on five occasions in the last two Gameweeks.

Bernd Leno is my top goalkeeper pick as Sheffield United are goalless so far in 2020/21, while Mikel Arteta’s insistence on passing out from the back is aiding the German’s bonus points potential.

I opted for Andrew Robertson as my Liverpool defensive cover last week but I’ve switched allegiances to Trent Alexander-Arnold this time around, with Aston Villa still allowing a lot of crosses despite keeping back-to-back clean sheets. Robertson might now be taking his fair share of corners but Alexander-Arnold still looks to be the arch-creator from open play and there could be joy to be had against Matt Targett, who still looks the weakest link in that improving Villans backline.

Finally, I’m doubling up on Manchester City’s attacking assets for their trip to Leeds. I wrote in the Gameweek 3 Scout Notes earlier in the week that I could see Saturday’s match at Elland Road just as easily ending 5-0 to the visitors as I could 3-2 to the Whites, such is City’s capacity to either turn on the style or shoot themselves in the foot.

Marcelo Bielsa isn’t naive and will know the dangers of a high press against City but for all the plaudits they have received so far, they are still conceding chances for fun.

Raheem Sterling‘s pace could be lethal against the hosts’ backline, while I’ve opted for Phil Foden – whose breather in midweek I hope means he starts on Saturday – as a cut-price alternative in order to free up some of the Scout Picks committee’s budget on Friday.

TOM SAID…

This week, I’m targeting two of the worst defences in the league.

West Bromwich Albion and Fulham have already shipped 21 goals between them and given up a boatload of chances.

The Baggies opponents, Southampton, are one of three teams I’ve tripled up on. While the Danny Ings pick requires little attention, James Ward-Prowse’s delivery from dead-ball situations could lead to assists, bearing in mind no team has conceded more set-play attempts than Albion over the opening weeks. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is also called up following an improved defensive display at Burnley in Gameweek 3.

Fulham are in dire straits as they head to Molineux on Sunday, and given I’m expecting a reaction from Wolverhampton Wanderers, things could get even worse. Raul Jiménez has started strongly, having scored in two of the opening three Gameweeks, while my faith in Nuno Espírito Santo’s backline is still intact, with Rui Patrício and Romain Saïss selected.

The Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton picks largely speak for themselves, so I’ll dedicate a bit more time to some of my other inclusions.

Sheffield United’s two defeats without scoring lead me to Bernd Leno in goal, and further forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. So far this season, the Blades have looked particularly vulnerable down their right flank. Their 18 chances conceded is the highest in the division from that side of the pitch, which I expect the Gabonese forward to capitalise on.

Meanwhile, I’ve also tripled up on league leaders Leicester City for their meeting with West Ham United.

Jamie Vardy was in rampant form at Manchester City last weekend, in what was a textbook counter-attacking display. Although four of his five goals this season have come from the spot, it’s worth noting he’s earnt three of those penalties himself.

I also like differential favourite Harvey Barnes, who has taken up the most advanced average position in each of the Foxes’ three matches so far. His 10 shots in the box, which ranks second amongst all midfielders, is also encouraging.

The final spot sees James Justin get the nod over fellow full-back Timothy Castagne. Despite the Belgian suggesting earlier this season he’d be the more likely of the two to get forward, it’s not as clear cut when viewing the data. The Englishman is ahead of his teammate for shots, crosses and final-third touches, and comes in at a cheaper price too.

ANDY SAID…

You’d be a fool to keep a player because they’re “due” – which is exactly why Che Adams is still in my FPL side. He’s the only player with three or more big chances in the opening three Gameweeks who hasn’t found the back of the net yet. What better opportunity to end the drought than to play a side who have already conceded 8.84 expected goals in the form of West Brom.

Despite not registering points against Manchester City, Harvey Barnes still looked great. He’s already had 10 shots in the box this season and created three chances. West Ham performed well against Wolves but I’m hoping that was an anomaly and they’ll revert back to the team that conceded 62 goals last season.

Speaking of Wolves v West Ham, it hasn’t yet done enough to put me off backing Wolves players. Raúl Jiménez looks a great option against a Fulham side who haven’t yet done anything to convince me they shouldn’t be targeted for goals. Because of this I’ve gone for the double up with Adama Traoré who you’d think would be less susceptible to rotation compared to Daniel Podence and Pedro Neto.

In defence, I’m keeping faith in Lucas Digne. There aren’t many more attacking full-backs in the league right now and indeed only Reece James and Ryan Fredericks have created more chances than the Frenchman since the season began.

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, DAZZ was a 50-41 victor over the Scout Picks.

AA33‘s winning 53-point margin in Gameweek 2 is the target to beat.

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


660 Comments Post a Comment
  1. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Are Son sellers getting him back immediately when he starts this weekend and scores a brace?

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably best to just keep rather than sell. Should be fit for good run after internationals.

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping hold, but I doubt he starts this weekend.

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Only after the price rise

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      More likely to wear one

    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going to get him back around GW6. Even if he plays this weekend or is back after the break I'm always wary of hamstring related injuries and they've had a rough schedule with him playing a massive amount of minutes.

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

      I sold. Dont want 9.0 on the bench. Can always bring him back easily enough.

    7. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He's gonna miss few GWs, never downplay a hamstring injury, a normal tear can last a month or two, not to mention he needs time to regain his form and match fitness

    8. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You are really running with the Fantasy aspect I see

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

      Yes >.<

      Mahrez or Havertz out and I'll reverse the move to bring him back.

  2. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one should I play?

    A) Soucek (lei)
    B) Vinagre (FUL)

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Vinagre - let Nuno decide

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

      B)

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all! I was leaning that way too

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      That's hard as a feel Mitro will score. Wolves have allowed lots of headed chances and have allowed lots of crosses from their left side - the side where 50% of fulhams chances have been produced

      I would say A as Soucek has chances on set pieces

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

      Can't believe people are picking Vinagre. He's crap

  3. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best combo on wv:

    a) Robbo-KWP--Jrod
    b) Castagne--VVD--Barnes.

    Have TAA.
    Thanks guys.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The one with robbo for me.

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

      A) because of Robbo

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B for me

  4. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Son + Egan > Barnes + Robbo worth a -4?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You know it is, how many will Son or Egan score?

      1. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I also have the option to do Son > Barnes this week and Egan > Robbo the following week and not take a hit.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Do that then if you can put out a decent def this week

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

      son is out more than likely so yes its worth it.

    3. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      All signs point to yes.

  5. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anything worth changing? 0Ft and 2 mill in the bank.

    Mccarthy
    TAA KWP Justin Vinagre
    Salah(c) KDB Barnes Foden
    Jimenez Werner

    PeacockF; Soucek, Mitchell, Davis

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have you considered Werner to Ings?

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes but i don't think it's worth the hit. Werner has looked dangerous.

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

          I agree

        2. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          But maybe something to consider for free next week

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nothing worth a hit

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers fulchester

  6. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mitro -> DCL worth a hit after last night?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For me yes. Mainly because Fulham next few fixtures are against good defences

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What changed last night? Allan got injured and maybe Rich too?

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Rather have DLC all day long

  7. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I right to say that I should mainly think about fixing the def during the IB ?

    McCarthy
    TAA/Justin/Vinagre
    Salah/KDB/Bruno/Foden/Podence
    Jim(c)/DCL

    Steer/Davies/Mitchell/Brewster

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      And podence.

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

        Podence will be good imo

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, you know the issues with davies, Vinagre and eventually Justin and maybe even Mitchell.

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

        Will probably go with DAvies and Vinagre out for a hit

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      no the team looks ok

  8. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will Podence play next GW?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      will find out tomorrow if he has returned to training

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Was training today so you’d think so

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Do you have a source for that please ?

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Someone posted it here earlier

        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          was a photo on twitter of him training

  9. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Castagne & Zaha
    Or
    Robbo & Klich

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B long term investment

      1. JURGENAUT
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, anyone else?

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Prefer B too

  10. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    a) Trossard (Everton A)

    b) Mitrovic (Wolves A)

    c) Foden (Leeds A)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b - how many votes did you get in the end last night

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Haha! Trossard won it! Which is why it will be hard to bench him. However, it was mainly to afford Delap ---> DCL

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He was my vote. I think Boly and Coady will have Mitrovic under wraps and Wolves should keep a clean sheet.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mitro

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

      Trossard, Mitro may get odd penalty

  11. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mitrovic + Son > Jiminez + Barnes (-4)

    Yes or No?

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

      perfect moves

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    3. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, they look good

    4. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

  12. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you get rid of Salah or KDB for Son to get TAA for a 4.5 defender? (Not for this week bit generally)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, I'd do something else to get TAA

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      As long as you have a premium mid slot alongside Son

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Perhaps yeah. Work out who you will captain more often as the other player doesn't represent great value at 12.1/11.6 if they are not wearing the armband.

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

      The past Several seasons suggest that unless you’re going to Captain a premium player then they’re not the greatest value. TAA is game breaking value.

  13. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best 4.5m mid?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Biss

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Stephens and save the 0.1

    3. RedAlpha10
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burke

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

      Dale Stephens

  14. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    b for me, Fulham just not as attacking or creative as Brighton and I'd expect Foden to return to the starting XI this weekend

    1. OleGGMU
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      reply fail to heaton mess *facepalm*

  15. RedAlpha10
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I have concerns about Ings, he’s barely shooting and Southampton have looked poor. So I’m struggling to understand why everyone is convinced. (I know he had nice fixtures but so does like Richarlison who’s also on pens and has better stats)

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

      You answered your own question. Mainly fixtures and being on pens:)

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Also his excellent form last season, which appears to have continued.

  16. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Current team

    McCarthy
    KWP Justin Doherty TAA
    JRod KDB Salah
    Werner Adams Wilson

    1FT 1.7ITB
    Do I
    A - Werner > Jimi
    B - Take a hit and do A + ASM > Barnes
    C - Hold tight until after internationals but thinking of wildcard...

    1. RedAlpha10
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Sho-kun
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      same problem here - I lean towards A

  17. ymx
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son (Hold on) + Jiminiez - DCL - Ings
    OR
    Zaha + Vardy - DCL - Ings???

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      First group

  18. Sho-kun
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My current team:

    Mc Carthy
    TAA / Coady / Bavies / Justin
    KDB / Rash / Salah
    Werner / Mitro / Adams

    Nyland / Soucek / Mitchell / ASM

    A) Werner -> Jim
    B) Werner & ASM -> DCL & Foden/Zaha/Barnes (-4)
    C) Save
    D) Other suggestions?

    1. RedAlpha10
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

  19. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    really don't know whether to stick with Mane or move him to Salah on my WC

    1. JURGENAUT
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah, pens.

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

        This

  20. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you replace Son for a -4 this GW or just wait longer and re-assess?
    Bissouma in for me if I keep.

    Mahrez, Barnes, Zaha- possible replacements.

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

      Definitely not. He could even play this weekend.

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

        I wish I didn't do it and mine was for free.

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

      Zaha is a good pick, good record against CHE, cheap and on pen, and a plum fixtures after this

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

    I’m struggling to move away from a set and forget captain (Kdb or Salah).

    Assuming they hit 250 points, that’s 500 points or 13.16 a week which I’d be pretty happy with. Maybe I’d add Salah home and kdb (Or the standout premium this season) every other game, but in general trying to consistently guess returns seems a mugs game. It’s less fun but maybe a better route to an illusive top 10k finish.

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

      There's always a chance one premium asset to not perform like you wanted to so i guess updated PPG, form, and fixture should decide who to captain

  22. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I dunno if anyone is in the same boat as me and still has Vinagre:

    Found this:
    Injury analyst for sky doesn’t think Marcal will recover until after IB

    https://twitter.com/bendinnery/status/1311592221632794624?s=21

    Looks like Vinagre could be dropping tonight though

  23. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Folks, has anyone decided yet on the captain between Salah or Jimmy ?

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah.. KDB

      Salah out of those

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

      Low ceiling for that 2
      Highest one should be Sterling and KDB

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Best captain this week I think is Sterling. Since I don't have him, I am going with KDB personally. If you are picking between Salah or Jimi, I would say Mo

    4. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Out of those 2, Salah. Liverpool have played consistently well every game whereas if Wolves perform like they did against West Ham then even Fulham might beat them.

  24. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I got no Everton players but I like the balance:

    Team:

    McCarthy
    Robbo - Justin - Lamptey
    Salah (C) - KdB (VC) - Fernandes - Klich
    Jiménez - Ings - Maupay

    Bench: Forster - Burke - Mitchell - Dunne

    Can my team match those with DCL? Especially with Everton injuries now?

    Thanks

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

      Need Chelsea and DCL to be honest

      1. JURGENAUT
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        How would you work them into this team? Thanks

  25. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you play one of Mitchel or Shaw this week and save a ft?

  26. Lev Yashin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Foden (lee)
    B) Soucek (lei)
    C) Trossard (eve)

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tough call. Probably B

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

  27. Geordienufc1
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do here lads? 0FT, 1.5itb

    McCarthy
    TAA | Robbo | Saiss | Lascelles
    Salah | KDB (C) | Son* | Podence *
    Jimenez | Mitrovic

    Steer; Taylor, Bissouma, Davis

    Injury dilemmas, obviously. Currently planning to keep Son and go Mitrovic -> DCL (-4).

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

      Wait for the presser. I have Son and Saint Maximan and am considering the latter to Foden for -4.

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

      Transfer Son out is good, too expensive for a bench and a risk he's keep on dropping with IB coming

      Zaha or Barnes in and also DCL

      1. Geordienufc1
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate. The Son -> Barnes and Mitro or Davis to DCL move does entice me. I’m just reticent to take a -8 and pretty sure I’ll want Son back as soon as he’s fit (which I interpret to likely be ahead of GW5).

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

          Don't trust Mou words, after all he's not physio and it's a psywar against opponent so they consider defense against Son

          Hamstring injury is not an easy matter, a normal tear heal in a month or two, not to mention he needs to regain form. Not surprised if he's back early or mid Nov

          Son to Bruno also good choice to grab a pen taker if you can afford

  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ings and DEFINITELY DCL scaring me... would you roll FT to have 2 over IB though? 1.0 ITB, just played WC. Werner the main issue...

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robbo Saiss Taylor (Lamptey Mitchell)
    Salah KDB JRodriguez Foden Podence
    Werner Jimenez (Davis)

    🙂 cheers

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You've got a beautiful team mate, I would roll the transfer.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you pal! 🙂

    2. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Werner to Ings and you're gold.

    3. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      V similar to me and I'm going to try and save ft

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

      Davis (dont know him) -> DCL

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Dude, Davis is £4.5 and the lad has £1.0itb

    5. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Saving is good, as is Werner -> Ings for free. If you don’t do it this week, then you won’t do it next week either, so transfers could be used elsewhere. Then again, team looks solid as is.

  29. obladeoblada
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Desperate times. Would anyone -4?

    McCarthy
    Justin / TAA / Doherty / Taylor
    Rashford / KDB / Podence
    Jiminez (c) / Mitro / Werner
    (Nyland, Oriol, Mitchell, Son)

    0 FTs and £0.8 ITB. Holding Son anticipating West Ham start.

  30. UTFB
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Every team I see on here seems to have KDB in...

    No love for Sterling instead of him?

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

      pens pal, pens