Scout Picks

Gameweek 4 Scout Picks features Wolves triple-up

Wolves assets get a Fantasy Premier League reprieve in Gameweek 4, as they take up three spots in the latest Scout Picks line-up.

Despite a disastrous 4-0 defeat at West Ham last time out, this weekend pits Nuno Espirito Santo’s men against a poor Fulham outfit.

As ever, our Scout Picks selection draws on the Scout Squad submissions by David, Neale, Tom and Andy earlier this week.

The most recent line-up comes in the traditional 3-4-3 formation and £0.1m inside our £83.0m budget.

Goalkeeper

Arsenal’s midweek penalty-saving hero Bernd Leno (£5.0m) was a popular choice among the Scout Squad before he’d even taken to the field against Liverpool. The Gunners face a Sheffield United side inside the bottom two for shots on target so far this season, who still haven’t got on the scoresheet either. Leno has also made nine saves in the first three Gameweeks, averaging at three per match, the amount required for one save point.

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) was unfortunate not to come out of Gameweek 3 with a hatful of assists; such was the persistence of his excellent crossing delivery against Arsenal. While Aston Villa’s defence has improved in recent months, Alexander-Arnold could be the key to unlocking Dean Smith’s men. Over the first two matches, they have conceded double the number of chances down the left-hand side as they have on the right.

Conor Coady (£5.0m) is the most nailed-on Wolves defender to start their Gameweek 4 hosting of Fulham. While it was a disastrous showing for the back-three at the London Stadium, we are backing Nuno Espirito Santo to put things to right. Only two teams have a lower goal conversion rate than Fulham so far this season, who have already blanked twice in the first three matches.

James Justin (£4.7m) looks as if he can still offer some value in comparison with team-mate Timothy Castagne. After the first three matches of the season, the Englishman is ahead of the Belgian for shots, crosses and final-third touches and, of course, offers a cheaper price-tag too.

Midfielders

It was a tough call between Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) and Sadio Mané for Gameweek 4, with each Liverpool asset getting two votes each in the Scout Squad. As Tom and Andy selected him as their first-choices, the Egyptian won the tie-breaker and, of course, offers penalties in this season which seems to favour spot-kicks. Furthermore, he could also benefit from Villa’s weakness to chances created on their left-flank. Indeed, no Liverpool player registered more assists than Salah in away matches last season.

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) is another Fantasy asset that benefits from the penalty factor. Leeds have already conceded three spot-kicks this season so we could see the Belgian in action from 12 yards once again in Gameweek 4. But, even from open play, De Bruyne offers plenty of points potential. West Bromwich Albion are the only team to have conceded more shots in the box and big chances than Leeds over the first three Gameweeks.

No player in the Premier League has managed more shots on target than Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) since the start of the campaign. All of his attacking returns (one goal and one assist) have come at the King Power Stadium this season, where West Ham will visit in Gameweek 4. The Hammers have kept just one clean sheet from a possible three so far.

Ahead of a meeting with Fulham’s disorganised defence, we have selected Pedro Neto (£5.5m) as our midfield representative for Wolves. With Daniel Podence still facing a late fitness test, Neto looks the most likely of the two to start, especially as one of the rare shining lights from the defeat at West Ham. So far this season, no Wolves player has created more chances than Neto, who has recently had a hand in set pieces. Fulham currently sit inside the bottom three for shot conceded from dead-ball situations.

Forwards

Due to the woeful form of Fulham’s defence, Raúl Jiménez (£8.6m) simply had to make the final cut for the Scout Picks too. Unsurprisingly, the Mexican is top among his colleagues for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target this season.

Danny Ings (£8.4m) may have only had one shot against Burnley but he is likely to be afforded a lot more against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon. Having scored from each of his last three attempts on goal, facing a side bottom of the league for shots in the box conceded, big chances conceded and expected goals conceded (xGC) is the perfect match-up for Southampton’s penalty taker.

It is getting to the point where each week we have to provide less and less in the way of justification for including Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.5m) in the Scout Picks XI. Not only does he have five goals in the opening three matches, but he is also one of three players tied at the top of the league for big chances and shots on target.

Substitutes

Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) was name-checked by every Scout Squad pundit for Gameweek 4 as Southampton host West Bromwich Albion. Ralph Hasenhüttl pulled his Saints into a tighter formation against Burnley and, after some time focussing on defence since the Spurs game, they look a little more secure at the back.

Reece James (£5.1m) is currently the second-highest among all FPL defenders for chances created this season and could capitalise on that in Chelsea’s meeting with Crystal Palace.

Rob Holding (£4.5m) represents a cheaper route into the Arsenal defence for their favourable home meeting with Sheffield United.

Andros Townsend (£6.0m) is yet to blank this season and could help exploit Chelsea’s problems defending set-pieces as Crystal Palace’s current corner taker.

THE CAPTAIN

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

We chose the Scout Picks captain 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 4:

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

DAZZ helped the Community Champions take a 2-1 lead in Gameweek 3, beating the Scout Picks by a 50-41 scoreline.

Gazpilicueta takes on the Scout Picks for Gameweek 4, opting for a 3-5-2 line-up of Leno; Robertson, Semedo, Holding; De Bruyne, Mané, Havertz (c), Foden, Traoré; Calvert-Lewin, Jiménez.

AA33 is the current early leader, defeating the Scout Picks by a 53-point margin in Gameweek 2.

1,102 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best sub 6m to exchange asm for ?

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

      Got soucek already

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

      Klich for the pens

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Trossard

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have Klich - like him for ManC, goals(?), but on pens

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

      I went Trossard

  2. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any updates on Wolves? Podence? Saiss dropped possibly?

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

      podence 50/50, saiss probably fine

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

      I think Nuno said he will give Podence every chance to make it. I was hoping for something more positive but I'm keeping him.

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

      Cheer, thank you!

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

    Son/Davies to Barnes/Robertson -4 thoughts?

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

      I would do it.

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

    Son and C Taylor to Mahrez and Lamptey for a -4? Lamptey looks like he's rising tonight. I don't normally like taking hits to catch price rises.

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

      What's wrong with Taylor?

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

        I just want to get Lamptey in my team but I think you guys have convinced me not to bother. Unlikely he'll keep a clean sheet tomorrow and surely he can't keep getting an assist every game!

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

      Just do the Mahrez move. It's not worth a hit for. 1 and lamptney hasnt got a great fixture tomorrow

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

        Agreed. Hits right now are so unpredictable that it is rarely worth it unless you have so many injuries and no subs to come in.

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

          Cheers guys.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not Taylor

  5. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Soucek (lei)
    B) Justin (WHU)
    C) Vinagre (FUL)

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

      C

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

      A

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

      C

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

      C

    5. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

    Better captain choice?
    A Ings
    B Jimenez

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      I'd go A. Think Ings is more explosive.

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

      Ings.

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

      B cause we are dodgy at home

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

      A

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

    A) Vinagre -> Lamptey (-4)
    B) Play Ayling (MCI)

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      Why not play vinagre?

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

        Vinagre is going to another club

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

      B. You would need Brighton to get a clean sheet to pay the -4 back.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nah - Play Ayling

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

      Thanks all

  8. Sir_Dunc
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    When will Brewster be switched to SHU? Do they have a set day/time when new signings are processed?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I asked a similar question, but was pitch start - best I got was prob after IB

  9. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any podence news?

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

      Late fitness test

  10. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I’m expecting my WC team from last week to pay dividends this week. 🙂

    Martinez
    Coady - KWP - Taylor
    Salah - KDB - Mahrez - Podence
    Vardy - Jimenez - Ings

    Button - Lamptey - Bissouma - Mitchell

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

      Looks good bar no pool defender

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Got a plan for that.

        Save FT next gw.

        Then gw 6 - Ings + Mahrez + KWP > Maupay + Zaha + TAA

        1. TMF86
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ends up similar to my WC team this week:

          Martinez
          TAA - Robbo - Justin
          Salah - Zaha - Mahrez - Podence
          Vardy - Jimenez - DCL

          Nyland/Mitchell/Dunne/Mendy

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Captain?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        KDB

        For now

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy to DCL and get a pool defender

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Keeping Vardy for now. I will get TAA in gw 6. See above.

        DCL’s fixtures turn sour from this week onwards and with a few injuries in his team, I think points are going to dry up.

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

      -8 this week?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes

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

      Hmmm...no DCL or TAA. Mids and D look short.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not bothered by DCL anymore.

        Had Richarlison for the first 2 gws

        Will get one back in gw 9

    6. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. What influenced the choice of Mahrez v Foden last week?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The reason he was against his former club and that I could keep a spot open for Pulisic if needed.

        Also, I feel Mahrez is the finished product as compared to Foden

  11. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Jimi or KDB?

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

      KDB.

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

      Jim

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

      Would rather have £10 or a 50/50 chance of £5 or £15?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Assumes you are profitable regardless which may not be the case 😉

        Valid point though, ha.

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

          It’s an overly simplified question on risk tolerance

    4. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kev for higher ceiling

    5. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      KDB

  12. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wolves fans here?

    Looking for a Wolves defender- should I just get Semedo... will he get in the team quickly without rotation?

    Thanks.

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

    Dunno wether to ship out Mane now, wanted to shift Son and Werner to Vardy and Zaha/Barnes.

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

    Who should I bench besides Burke and Mitchell

    Martinez

    Robbo James Sais Justin

    Salah KDB Foden Mount

    Mitrovic Calvert-lewin Jimenez

    Bench: Burke Mitchell

    Thanks

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

      Justin

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

      That's a tough one. I'd go Mitrovic. I don't see Fulham doing much against wolves.

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

      Mitro...imo

  15. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A. ings soucek
    B. Maupay foden

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

      A

  16. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    G2G despite weak bench?

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin KWP
    Salah(vc) KDB(C) Rodriguez Podence
    Werner Jiminez DCL

    steer mitchell bissouma dallas

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

      Looks fine to me. I've got 7 of the same starting 11. Bench looks ok. Only Podence is a doubt so might not need the bench.

  17. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance my last week WC disaster will turn successful this GW

    Martinez
    VVD James Vinagre
    Salah Sterling(C) KDB Foden Podence
    Ings DCL

    Steer Lamptey Mitchell Brewster

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

      Yup - nice midfield and captain pick

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Great team! I’m considering taking a -4 to go similar:

      Martinez
      James, Saiss, Digne
      Salah, KdB, Foden, Podence, Sterling
      DCL, Jimenez

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        same bench

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nice!

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

      not worried about trent/robbo?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Can't fit them all in. Went Sterling last week expecting a haul

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team

  18. dansmusen
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ings or Jimenez for Martial ?

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

      Ings

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

      Jimi

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jimmy

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

    Which way to go?

    A) Werner + Wilson > DCL + Ings
    B) Havertz + Wilson > Barnes + DCL

  20. Yes Don
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Drip doctor has now broken Trump and Mane Covid news. This man is a source to be trusted.

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

      #10yearsaslave

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

        All a part of the hustle my friend.

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

      LOOOL

    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't forget i also warned those who wanted to listen about Werner. You are witnessing greatness.

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

        What's with Werner?

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

          This was last week, nothing injury related, don't worry. I was just saying he's not as good as most on here seem to think.

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

            Also with Rashy as your Grav...

            I bend the knee

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

            Lol. Don't forget everyone the 10 after his username indicates that e should all sit up and take note. One of life's greatest beings.

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

              Bless you with your 4. Chin up.

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

                Oh thank you but the 87 wins.

  21. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Questions...
    Play
    A Podence or
    B Lamptey

    1 Werner to Ings
    2 Roll the FT

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

      A2

  22. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Spurs teasing on twitter about a new signing, who?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Vinicius 🙂

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Okay cheers

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      New manager?

  23. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mané has tested positive for covid-19 #LFC

    Rumour.

  24. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you rather Ings or DCL for the next few weeks?

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

      Ings

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

        That's who I'm thinking right now

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

      DCL

  25. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC Draft?

    Martinez
    Robbo TAA Lamptey
    Salah KDB Foden Podence
    Ings Jimi DCL

    4.0, Zambo, Mitchell, Fergusson.

    0.2 itb

    Pretty set on going with all the proven good fpl assets like robbo, taa, salah, kdb, ings, jimi, dcl. Rest i'm not certain of but not too much money to work with

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

      Foden wont be assured of starts after the international break and there's something about Ings that I don't like, I look at his goals and performances this year with his individual and team stats and I don't think his points are sustainable, I even think he's been quite lucky, please try to convince me otherwise coz im conflicted on Ings despite his fixtures.

  26. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    People need to hurry bringing Brewster in so they can have 4 SHU players!

  27. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Evening, hold or

    A Son > Mahrez
    B Delap > Brewster

    Martinez
    Robbo, Saiss, James,
    KDB, Sterling, Podence, Zaha, Son
    DCL, Jimenez,

    Steer, Lamptey, Mitchell, Delap

    .7

  28. nelluckram
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I G2G here?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Saiss, Justin
    KDB (c), Rash, Havertz, ASM
    Jimi, Ings, DCL

    Steer, Bissouma, Mitchell, Johnson

    0FT 2.5 ITB

    I don't like having ASM in there and so much on the bench but I may WC next GW so not much point in taking the hit...?

  29. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you start Justin or KWP? (Starting Mccarthy in goal)

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Justin.

  30. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    With 1 free transfer, keep or hold Werner...

    Can get Ings or Kane