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. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do you think it's worth to get Armstrong?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. Denver Omelette
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      better options at that price range

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

      cheers

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

      Klich

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

      No

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

      nar

  2. Budgies
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mahrez moire nailed on with Jesus & Aguero injured? of Would you go with Foden?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No. Unlikely to start this weekend IMO.

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

        reasoning?

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Only Man City attacker to play 3x 90 mins
          Foden rested vs. Burnley
          KDB taken off early
          Torres had a great game and Bilva is now back from injury

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

      Money no object would go with Mahrez over Foden

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Prolly this... Whoscored predicts foden will be benched vs leeds

        https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1485218/Preview/England-Premier-League-2020-2021-Leeds-Manchester-City

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

      doubt he'll even start this gw tbo

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

    A. Play Doherty (mun)
    B. ASM -> Zaha (-4) and bench Doherty

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  4. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard locked and loaded...!

    Mendy
    Robbo / Castagne / Lamptey
    Salah / KDB / Bruno / Pereira
    DCL / Wilson / Mitrovic

    Button / Soucek / Cooper / Ferguson

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not a fan

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not enough up top?
        Or just in general

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          To heavy in midfield.. Bruno kills the budget

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I think I’ll run with it and I can always downgrade one of the primo mids if needs be...TY

    2. Tarby
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like most of it
      Mendy I wouldn't touch with a bargepole though! Certainly a risky move considering under Lamps they've always had a very poor defence. It could be vastly improved with Mendy, Chilwell and Silva but only time will tell. I like my combo of Ryan and McCarthy and rotate.
      I prefer Webster to Lamptey, 1) less have him 2) he scores a decent amount and Lamptey will get a few assists but he'll need double the assists as Webster needs goals. Lamptey is certainly easier on the eye
      I'd take Maupay over Wilson, but it's a very close call and likely very little difference! In a few weeks when West Ham have easier games I'd probably Antonio.
      Good luck Galza

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks a lot Tarby.

        I do quite like Webster, but it’s going to be more fun to own Lamptey I think.

        I’m not a fan of rotating keepers however, as I always seem to be on the wrong one. 🙂

        As regards Mendy, I had 5 mil to spend on a keeper and thought he’s worth a crack. Can easily get one of the 4.5s...

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

      rather have jiminez over mitro.

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

        I don’t own Mitro.

        But it seems that Fulham are so laughable that everybody is trying to score 6 goals. This opens the door for cheeky little braces for Mitro. He is a high volume shooter.

        They might lose several games 4-2 and 5-2. Mitro scoring many goals.

        He is not better than Jimi but he costs 2.5M less

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

      Bruno the penalty man, seems iffy

      No TAA, seems like hate

      Who is Pereira? Cooper? Ferguson?

      You have too many dead assets, my opinion. Downgrade Bruno to Barnes. You get a LFC Star and money to spend on a better #4 midfielder

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

    A) martinez, semedo, Burke
    B) Guaita, dunne, klich

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

    sit down southgate ,nobody cares...

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

    What to do with 2.0 itb? Rashford > Sterling?

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Vinagre Justin (Lamptey Johnson)
    KDB Son Rashford Havertz (Bissouma)
    Jimenez DCL Mitro

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me

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

        Team as it is or Rashford to Sterling?

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Rash to Sterling

    2. Tarby
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do Havertz to Rodriguez and then Mitro to Ings
      An amazing mid/ fwd 7 then

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

    Play:
    a) Podence (limited mins or none vs Fulham), or
    b) Bamford (guaranteed min but play against City)

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

      a

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

      Podence with Bamford 2nd bench if you have Lamptey 1st

    3. Opie220
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      To be honest I can see Bamford scoring against City. I've got him also

  9. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Werner to jiminez
    B) werner to dcl
    C) Werner and Wilson to jimenez and dcl (-4)
    D) save ft

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

      d

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D

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

      Save

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

    Hearing United to Sancho fee has been agreed. No I do not have a source other than my ML group members saying it has been on Twitter. Any validity?

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

      Just rumours, and I'd bear in mind the media have been pushing this one for probably close to a year now!

      Dortmund aren't likely to drop their asking fee, I can't see why Utd would meet it now when they could have just done that months ago. It'd be Maguire v2 and make them look foolish and also be detrimental in the future as all clubs would simply set a price and not bargain with them knowing eventually they've just put up the asking price!

  11. Warbling Wendy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm fortunate enough to only need to start one of Bamford, Lamptey, KWP - All three have potential this week though. I can see City getting themselves in a pickle defensively against Leeds leading to a nonsense scoreline such as 4-3, in which Bamford would be a good bet for returns. I really like Lamptey, he is getting in excellent positions and could easily return a assist against Everton. KWP is playing the worst attack in the league, so a CS could be on the cards. So yeah, really struggling, probably leaning towards Bamford as I like the excitement of an attacking player with a higher points ceiling, but the head is saying the boring sensible picks are usually the best in which case KWP hosting West Brom trumps for a potential 6 point return.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would play KWP or Bamford

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      "KWP is playing the worst attack in the league, so a CS could be on the cards. "
      Is that the attack that's scored 5 goals in 3 games with only 8 teams having scored more ?
      I don't think that there's a clean sheet coming.
      I think Bamford is the pick.

      1. Warbling Wendy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry just gone back to the data again, not sure how I got it in my head about the WB attack. I'll go Bamford, higher ceiling and it will at least be more fun watch him against City rather than praying SOU dont concede a goal! 🙂

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

          WBA aren't a great attack but they have scored more against Everton and Chelsea than anyone else has managed so far. Although how much of that was down to dreadful individual errors rather than creative play is debatable!
          Personally I'm playing McCarthy (Ryan on bench this week eve) and KWP (Webster eve/ Targett LIV on bench)

  12. Budgies
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on these changes please, i don't mind a -4pts hit. the new proposed team looks more balanced to me, also gives me a pool player which i haven't had until now but still been scoring well.

    Current team:

    Martinez
    Digne, Saiss, Gabriel
    KDB, Bruno, Zaha, J Rod
    Lacazette, DCL, Jimenez
    (Steer, Justin, Podence, Mitchell)

    Proposed with -4pt hit:

    Martinez
    Digne, Saiss, Castagne
    Mane, Mahrez, Bruno, Zaha, J Rod
    DCL, Jimenez
    (Steer, Justin, C Robinson, Mitchell)

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

      essentially it's:
      KDB > Mahrez
      Gabriel > Castagne
      Lacazette > C Robinson

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

        There's a fourth change too. Where did Mane come from?

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

      I wouldnt do that for a hit

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

        do you think the team looks mire balanced? For the record, i am in a paid league and we have a monthly winner, so not fussed about the hit. more setting my team up for each months fixtures.

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

          Its not a question of balance. I think, aside from Castagne, all the players you're selling will outscore the players you're bringing in.

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

            actually it's a -8pt hit:

            KDB > Mahrez
            Gabriel > Castagne
            Lacazette > C Robinson
            Podence > Mane

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

              right. then definitely don't do it. The -8 would still count in October, right?

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

                I'm confident the 4 coming in will outscore the 4 going out. Other option is this>

                KDB > Foden
                Gabriel > Castagne
                Podence > Mane
                Lacazette > £7.3m in bank

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

                  I just don't see why you would want to get rid of KDB and Lacazette.

  13. leonickroberts
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How's this looking for this week?

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Justin
    KdB Sterling Foden Podence
    DCL Timo Jimi

    (Nyland, James, Mitchell, Burke)

    Would be nice to start James, but can't work out who's worth dropping for him...

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

      Thats a lot of City in your midfield! I like it.

      You could bench Podence just so you have an all-city midfield.

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

        I got overexcited on WC last week. Terrible outcome at the time, but has left me well set up this week at least. Shame I'm a Leeds fan really.

        Hopefully Podence will still be carrying a knock and he'll save me the problem. If he plays I reckon he'll outscore James.

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

      justin ,hammers will score,problem is azpi might play anyway...

  14. grumpyman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Was all set on Werner to Ings but had a look at Ings vs Maupay in the comparison tool. Maupay's numbers much better. Would free up cash for JRod to Fernandes and be a great placeholder for Antonio when his fixtures turn.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brightons fixtures though

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

        Palace, WBA and Burnley in the 4 GWKs following the break. Looks tasty to me!

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Everton, chelsea and spurs in the next 6

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

            Yeah, I'm a glass-half full guy 😉

          2. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Sorry not chelsea though

    2. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Was thinking of swapping out Mitro to Maupay or Callum Wilson but have other fires to put out.

  15. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play

    (A) JWP (WBA)

    (B) Lewis (BUR)

    1. Abra Dubravka
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      JWP

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

    Repost wrong article:

    Anyone use fantasy football fix for price changes? Quite a bit different to fplstatistics for Vinagre, not sure who to trust

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

      Always look at both for safety. FFF was very reliable last year.

  17. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner to Ings for free?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If you have 2 FT then maybe.. If only one then nay

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

      no

  18. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else worried about Foden's gametime vs Leeds? Brought him in this week.. Heavily regretting it

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

      he wont start imo

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

      everyone who owns him is worried about his game time every week.

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

      thats the risk with foden

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

      Nah, nicely rested up last night.

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

      nope, brilliant player,on the right though please pep...

    6. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Torres + Mahrez could start.. Better form of late

    7. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will play. He got a rest and have no international call. Others will play 2 or 3 game with National team so there is no point to bench him.

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

        Do you honestly think Pep picks his team based on who's played most minutes?

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

      either Forden or mahrez start this gw both won't. Take you're pick.

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

      Foden is always a punt and you have to be ready for him to be benched, after all he's a 6.5 talented player. If he's a definite starter and star player, he'll be priced more than 9.0

      However, with the congested schedule and Bilva, Aguero, and Jesus out, the chance of Foden to appear is very high IMHO

  19. ritzs94
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Starting 11

    McCarthy
    Walker-Peters, Mitchell, Justin
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Bernardo Silva
    Lacazette, Jimenez, Adams

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

      thanks for letting us know

      1. ritzs94
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        any thoughts

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

      Looks good.

      Bilva is interesting. I was considering Son+Podence to Bilva +Foden...What do you think?

      1. ritzs94
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I think Bilva is a good buy, considering he came off the bench midweek and city do not have a striker

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

          but is he really fit?

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Laca?

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

        scored in three straight matches. why not?

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

      now that is a mess
      double saints
      triple city
      maybe 4 there wont be playing in november
      bound to be a non playing bench

      come on mate your having a grin...

      1. ritzs94
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        sorry forgot to mention this I have played my free hit so its just for this game week.
        Triple city as i can see them scoring plenty of goals against leeds. Had martinez in goal but i cant see villa keeping a clean sheet against liverpool

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

          fair enough ,makes all the difference good luck.

  20. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mccarthy
    TAA Digne Justin
    JWP Salah Bruno Hames
    Jiminez Mitro Ings

    Bench: Nyland Lewis ASM Mitchell

    Gtg?

  21. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hold or sell Werner?

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

      sell for free, but not for a hit.

      1. Abra Dubravka
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sell if you got 2 FT.. Otherwise hold

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

      Hold surley for chelsea's next 2 home games

  22. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale (Nyland)
    TAA Robbo Saiss (Mitchell Douglas)
    KDB Foden Havertz Pereira (Stephens)
    Kane Werner Adams

    0.2 ITB anything worth a hit?

    1. Abra Dubravka
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not for a hit. Gtg

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      GTG

  23. Abra Dubravka
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo, Saiss, Justin
    Salah, KDB, Foden, Podence
    Jimi, DCL, C.Adams

    A) Gtg and bench Son?
    B) transfer Son out for 1 week and bench 1 of above ?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      GTG imo

      1. Abra Dubravka
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  24. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    No ones think Werner could be bench this week end?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

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

      no way he starts 100%

  25. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA, Davies, Justin, Egan
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Podence
    Werner, DCL

    Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis

    Should I use my 1FT to:
    a) Werner => Jiminez
    b) Other transfer
    c) save

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

      c

  26. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A. Rashford > Sterling
    B. Rashford Havertz > Salah Barnes -4

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Vinagre Justin (Lamptey Johnson)
    KDB Son Rashford Havertz (Bissouma)
    Jimenez DCL Mitro

    Think I want to keep Son for the good fixtures after IB

  27. AuFeld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who do you think is the best 4.5m mid?

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

      Bissouma when he returns. For now, Anguissa

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

        Cheers. IIRC, Bissouma returns for Saturday's match.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burke possibly has the most upside.

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

      biss

  28. fachada
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thought about captaining Sterling this weekend but he played 90 minutes mid week.. can Pep afford benching him?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Short answer, no. Mahrez, Torres, Bilva, Foden etc. are not proven consistent goalscorers.

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

        how are you claiming Mahrez isnt a proven goalscorer? He isnt a proven starter, but when he plays he scores consistently.

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          No to be fair, I agree with you on Mahrez, his goal involvement last season was the same as Sterling. It's just Pep doesn't seem to think of him as a first pick on the team sheet.

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

      sure. He's got Delap

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

      no i think he starts

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

      i think KDB should be safer as captain pick
      Sterling could be pulled off early or maybe cameo in the second half

  29. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Have both Son and Podence as doubts with Taylor and Mitchell on the bench coming in to replace.

    Any news on Podence injury and if hes likely to play this GW? OK with Taylor coming in for Son, but Mitchell v CHE does not look promising.

    Worth a transfer? 0.0 ITB, 1 FT

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

      Son to Barnes or Zaha is popular but you have missed Son drop and Zaha rise so maybe need to act quick because there's always a chance of Son's second drop

      Podence could start this week but nothing's certain although Son is the priority to be transferred out

      1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bought Son at 8.9 so I wont really lose out unless I sell him now and buy him back later at 9.0+, but I guess thats my only concern with selling.

        Just torn between holding him for later fixtures and just selling him for a playing starter this GW and can get him back later.

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

        Either look good for future games

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

    (a) Zaha + Vardy/DCL/Ings
    OR
    (b) Zaha + Werner/Mitro/Ings
    ??

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

      B looks much better