Scout Picks

Gameweek 6 Scout Picks features Spurs triple-up

The Scout Picks are tripling-up on Spurs players once again, this time for their Gameweek 6 trip to Burnley.

Our selection of best FPL players for the round also includes a Liverpool double-up and two assets from an in-form Aston Villa outfit.

As ever, the Scout Picks is chosen from the Scout Squad submissions made by DavidNealeTom and Andy.

This week we line up in a 3-4-3 formation, coming in at £82.3m, £0.7m below our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Ahead of facing Leeds, Emiliano Martínez (£4.8m) grabs the goalkeeper jersey for the Scout Picks. Even though the former Arsenal man has played one fewer game than most other shot-stoppers, he has the most points of any other player in his position (31). That has come from three clean sheets that were supplemented by three additionals for saves and bonus in two matches – plenty of all-round appeal for Fantasy managers to enjoy.

Defenders

Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) gets the nod as we look to cover the Liverpool defence for Sheffield United’s trip to Anfield. Despite the absence of Virgil van Dijk, we fancy the Reds for a clean sheet considering their upcoming opponents have scored just once this season and currently sit in the Premier League’s bottom three for shots on target over the first five Gameweeks. Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s tendency to concede chances and crosses from their right flank plays into Robertson’s hands.

Burnley have had as many shots on target as the Blades thus far, which certainly boosts the chances of a Spurs clean sheet in Gameweek 6. Sergio Reguilón (£5.5m) is our chosen representative given how much he has contributed in such a short time. Despite playing just twice for Spurs this season, he already ranks joint-third among his colleagues for key passes and, across those two matches, Reguilón has created as many chances as Robertson, as well as more than Reece James, Aaron Cresswell and Ben Chilwell. 

Brighton have only kept one clean sheet so far this season but a home meeting with West Bromwich Albion on Monday night is the perfect opportunity to get their second. The Baggies rank bottom of the league for shots in the box thus far and 18th for chances created. Marauding right-back Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) is our favourite member of the Brighton back-line, his advanced runs causing all sorts of problems this season, including earning two penalties – the same number West Brom have given up.

Midfielders

Five Gameweeks into the campaign, Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) currently ranks top of the league for shots in the box and sits behind just two others for shots on target. Throw into the equation that he has created more chances than any other Liverpool player and takes their penalties, the Egyptian retains serious all-round appeal for a home meeting with a Sheffield United side that has conceded 1.4 goals per game this season and is yet to keep a clean sheet since Dean Henderson left.

Only one Premier League player has been afforded more big chances than Son Heung-min (£9.4m) this season, which is why we expect him to continue his impressive run of form against Burnley. Spurs’ left-winger will line up against the right-hand side of the Clarets’ defence, which currently has some injury issues. Phil Bardsley is still self-isolating following a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test, stand-in Erik Pieters has a calf issue and Matt Lowton has only recently returned to training following a knee injury.

Phil Foden (£6.6m) could be an exciting option for Gameweek 6 as Manchester City travel to West Ham on Saturday lunch-time. The mid-priced midfielder has registered more shots in the box and big chances than any colleague so far this season and was handed a midweek rest in the Champions League. Featuring as a 68th-minute substitute, Foden managed to get an assist as Manchester City came from behind to beat Porto.

Based on their ongoing 100% record, it’s a good time to own Aston Villa assets, especially as they host Leeds in Gameweek 6. The Whites face this trip to Villa Park without key defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips and first-choice centre-back Liam Cooper could also be absent as he fights to be fit from a groin injury. Ross Barkley (£6.0m) is our choice to capitalise on Leeds’ issues at the back, offering decent value and more shots on target than any Villa player other than Ollie Watkins this season.

Forwards

Harry Kane (£10.8m) is one of the Premier League’s best all-round Fantasy assets right now having scored five times, provided seven assists and nine bonus – all for a league-high score of 60 points after the first five Gameweeks. We think that output is sustainable too, considering Kane is top of the league both for shots on target and big chances created. Plus, he has four goals across his last two league visits to Burnley.

Newcastle’s defence has been quite obliging this season, currently ranked third-worst in the Premier League for expected goals conceded (xGC). That bodes well for Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m) who has, unsurprisingly, registered more shots in the box and efforts on target than any other Wolves player this season.

No team has conceded more big chances than West Bromwich Albion this season, so we fancy Neal Maupay (£6.6m) to add to his tally on Monday night. The Brighton striker already has five attacking returns in 2020/21 and, after five Gameweeks, is in the division’s top 10 for big chances and shots on target.

Substitutes

Mat Ryan (£4.5m) is a cheaper alternative to Lamptey for anyone looking how to capitalise on that favourable match-up with West Brom.

Conor Coady (£5.0m) is the most nailed-on route into Wolves’ defence, which has kept three clean sheets from a possible five this season.

Matt Targett (£4.5m) is a cheaper route into the Aston Villa defence that has only conceded to Liverpool so far.

Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) impressed on his full Fulham debut, scoring and creating three chances against Crystal Palace – he could do well up against the weak-link in the Eagles defence, Joel Ward. 

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 6:

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.

Warby84 produced an excellent score of 73 for the Community Champions in Gameweek 5 although the Scout Picks racked up 89 points to take a 3-2 lead into this weekend.

karsworde takes us on for Gameweek 6, opting for a 3-4-3 line-up of Guaita; Robertson, Kilman, Lamptey; Salah, Foden, Barkley, Son; Kane, Maupay, Aguero. 

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

2,007 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Isco Disco
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:
    A. Saïss (NEW)
    B. Lamptey (WBA)
    C. Chilwell (mun)
    D. James Rodriguez (sou)

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

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

        C

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

      A

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

    Start Jorginho or Brewster, and why?

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

      Jorginho, penalties

    2. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jorginho cos anyone could touch anyone’s face or lift their hands

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jorg

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

    Anyone feeling Maupay captain?

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

      God No

    2. Isco Disco
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Too afraid to go without Salah (C)

    3. Lexi2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wtf

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

      Feel sick after reading this

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

    Chances of Justin starting this weekend? Considering they played their best team in this week's EL with Fuchs starting...

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

      Very likely

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

      I think he's good until Pereira gets back in 6 weeks, and could even play after that with Soyuncu out long term.

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Very likely. Pereira still out for while I believe so safe for now.

  5. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Going with Mane(c) this week. Have to admit that even though I think Mane is the better pick, not owning Salah with his current ownership is not enjoyable.

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

      Agree and same

  6. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bottle it and sell Sterling for Salah and captain (the obvious move!) or stand firm, keep sterling...go Salahless and Captain Raheem!?

    Martinez,
    Lamptey, Saiss, Robbo
    Sterling, Jrod*, foden, Son
    Kane, Jimi, DCL

    Mitchell, Bissouma, RJames

    1ft 0.9 itb

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

    Why there is no love for Bruno?
    He got me a lot of pts in last 3 GWs

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

      He is my vice captain this gw

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just one of those things on here.

      I’ll be getting him if TAA doesn’t buckle up his ideas soon.

      TAA Pulisic > Chilwell & Bruno

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

        I rapleced TAA for Bruno 3 weeks ago....and his price is still 10.5. Unbeliveble

  8. Lexi2014
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Good to go?

    MRyan
    TAA / Ayling / Justin
    James Rodriguez / Son / Salah / ASM
    Werner / Ings / Brewster

    McCarthy / Mitchell / Soucek / Vinagre

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thought JRodriguez was out?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He trained today

      2. Lexi2014
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He trained and they’re not playing till Sunday. Worth a punt

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      James?

      1. Lexi2014
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He trained and they’re not playing till Sunday. Worth a punt

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

        Yes...why?

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Confirmed out earlier

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

            His not out...and it wasn't confirmed

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Cool. Are you a physio at Everton by any chance?

          2. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            You haven’t seen the latest update sir. He trained today and could be available

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I see. Hmm my plan was Podence > James. Not sure what to do now :/ Was hoping either ruled out or certain to start.

      3. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ah ok thanks guys. Busy day at work and still going. I’ll stick him back in the starting xi then!!

  9. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Fill the gap:

    A. Grealish
    B. James

    Ryan
    TAA, dier, kwp, Taylor, Ferguson
    Salah, Bruno, son, xxx, Bissouma
    Jiminez, dcl, Adams

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hamez injures I believe so A

  10. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bought Grealish and Reguilon instead of Hamez and Lamptey last night. Hope it doesn't come back to bite me! (WCing GW9)

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

      Well...u have alrdy lost 0.3 for James

      1. Neves say Neves
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I didn't sell him. I was choosing between those two combinations.

  11. zuio
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Barkley or Grealish for Barnes?

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish. Stats are mental.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish

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

    Boring question, but which three should I play?

    Chilwell, TAA, Lamptey, Mitchell, Walker-Peters

    At the moment, set on Chilwell, TAA, Lamptey.

    Any other suggestions?

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

      Easy the ones you are set on

    2. Lexi2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me

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

      Yeah those 3

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

    Sorry for asking again.

    Bench one this GW:

    A) Castagne
    B) Chilwell

    (My other 2 defenders are Saïss and Lamptey. I was about to play with 4 defenders, but now I'm expecting Hamez to play)

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

      My worry with J Rod is a cameo performance in which case I’d prefer to start a good defender.

      60 mins though and it’s tougher

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

      Tough one both are good attacking wise. Think I’d bench Castagne

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

        I think everton will be behind and jrod comes on to push for a win

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

    Bench one
    a) Chillwell
    B) Lamptey
    C) Saiss

    Tempted to bench Saiss as I’m playing Wilson

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

      Just dont benc Saiss

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

      I've got them all and benching Chilwell (or Castagne, that's my doubt)

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

        Tough one. I just saw Chillwell against Southampton and he could have had several attacking returns in first half. Dissapeard in 2nd half. Not keen on benching him.

    3. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Came here to ask the same question. Tough one, currently thinking Saiss first bench spot, but hoping we both get some more feedback on this thread!

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

    Start J Rod or Semedo?

    Strong bench is a headache!

  16. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Rodriguez is seriously weak by sportsman standards! He got a hematoma which is never problem of any normal footballer as your body becomes strong enough with regular core and muscle training. No wonder he is so injury prone! Those gym skips have cost him many seasons!

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

      He could just be unfortunate, like Gotze

  17. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play Ayling or take -4 to get Lamptey/Kilman in for Shaw? Got Meslier and Grealish also FYI

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

      Play Ayling

  18. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Last call before deadline..pick captain and why?

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

      Salah because he's good.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah. Double figure haul incoming vs a crap side

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

        Wrong Liverpool winger

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Mane owner alert

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

            You got me!

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

      Salah...if you have him. Or Son/Kane

  19. Checko
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Subs order? I am keeping Rodriguez on the pitch just in case, but would like to have the best sub in play. Reece James is also in my defence and is a rotation risk.

    1) - Bissouma (WBA H)
    2) Dallas (AVL A)
    3) Mitchell (FUL A)

    I am thinking of sticking with this order? What do you reckon?

  20. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Greenwood replacement for the team below guys?

    7.3 to spend!

    Ryan
    Robertson Lamptey Saiss
    Son Grealish Rodriguez Salah Greenwood*
    Kane Calvert-Lewin

    Forster Walkers-Petres Brewtser Burr

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

      Foden since you have no city

      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        good shout, free up some funds too. its just the pep roulette and early kick off that i am worried about.

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

          Could go Trossard vs WBA as well.

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

    Anything worth a hit? Gt 2.4m itb

    Martinez
    Taa Saiss Lamptey — James Mitchell
    Barnes Havertz Salah Son - Burke
    Dcl Watkins Jimmy

    A: Jimmy >> Kane (-4)
    B: Havertz >> Bruno (-4)
    C: James >> Robbo (-4)

  22. Felix Navidad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play:
    A, Wood vs TOT
    B, Lamptey vs WBA
    Cheers

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

      B

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

      B

  23. Mike82
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I GTG?
    Ryan
    TAA, Semedo, Mitchell
    Salah (C), Barnes, Son, Havertz, Armstrong
    Kane, DCL

    McCarthy, Brewster, Justin, Dunne,

    2 issues, is Armstrong fit?. Secijd, I've used my FT to get Kane in, I've not taken a hit yet this season, Armstrong >Barkley worth a -4?

  24. Abhishek Chitre
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez to Kane or Aguero?

    1. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

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

      Kane

    3. user.n
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This week for Kane

  25. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender under £6.9m to replace Vinagre? Thinking Saiss. Other defenders are TAA, Justin, Dier, Ayling.

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

      Dias

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

      Saiss or Semedo

  26. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What is everyones' team worth? Mine is:

    £101.8m

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      102.4

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

      101.9

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      101.9

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

      102.3

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

      101.4 but i am in top 100k (rank) 🙂

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

      102.5

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

      100.5 SV
      101.3 CV
      0.6 ITB

  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James Rod back up to 75% chance of playing ... have I missed something ?

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Up and ready! Don Carlo did a Jose there

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        sweet

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He trained today!

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

      Carlo being a ****. He'll play and haul

  28. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Trent has 1 more week then he gets Das Boot.

  29. Carcetti
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Targett or C.Taylor?

  30. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On wildcard, no Salah but would need to get rid of Bruno and DCL/Jimi to get him. Want to keep Jimi for next 2, should I make move now or hold? Bruno & Jimi are both differentials in my ML...

    Martinez (4.0)
    Robbo - Saiss - Lamptey (Targett - Kilman)
    Son - Bruno - Rodriguez - Barkley (Soucek)
    Kane (c) - DCL - Jimi