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. Footballfriend
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    WC RMT - any views much appreciated!

    Martinez

    Robbo, Saiss, Dallas, Kilman, Justin

    Salah, Son, James, Grealish, Trossard,

    Kane, DCL, Watkins

    Not sure if Robbo is worth the price. A downgrade to PVA who is soon returning allows Watkins to Ings.

    Similarly not sure whether to keep Justin on WC with Perreira returning soon.

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good but 6.0 is too much for a sub every week IMO.

      You could consider something along the lines of Grealish, Trossard, Robbo & Watkins -> Fernandes, Barkley, 4.5/5.0 DEF (not sure on spare $) and Brewster sub. I think it's going to be quite painful having to bench one of Trossard/Grealish/Watkins every week, IMO.

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

        This is a very good point. Creates somewhat of a headache it must be said. It's a very balanced squad almost to it's detriment. Will have a look at finances for something like that now.

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      On wc and also struggling on what to do with Justin. Pereira still out for a while yet Justin plays LWB rather than RB. Leicester robben able to keep CS but still feel they will eventually so not sure what to do

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

        It's a conundrum, he's great value while he plays but I feel silly not planning for the long term on WC!

        1. Reggie Nainggolan
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Same. Feel like getting Konsa for him but Villa CS feel short term while Justin maybe be good to keep long term still

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

      You'll be benching trossard or Watkins every week. I'd choose 352 or 343 and get a fodder 8th mid/fwd.

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

        Would you fodder trossard or Watkins?

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

      I would downgrade trossard and use the cash to upgrade Justin to PVA

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

        That's not a bad shout, very nice fixtures for cpl too

  2. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any slow-starters considering Salah(TC)...?

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

      Waiting for a double game week.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That's my rule too, but it's not worked out for me recently (Sterling 1 pointer last season from memory!)

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

          I’ve started incredibly slow as well. Triple Salah(C) worked a treat last double GW.

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

      However, it’s not the worse punt in the world

  3. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Vardy & J Rodriguez
    B) Maupay & B Fernandes

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

      b all day

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

    Armstrong to Barkley for -4?

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

      No!

  5. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kilman or Jrod scores more?

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

      JR

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

      I ll star with JR, and Kilman is 1st sub

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

      Jrod

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

    How many changes would you make to this WC ? Sheit?

    Martinez
    Robertson, Lamptey, Kilman
    Salah, Son, Rashford, Grealish, Podence
    Kane, DCL

    Steer, Ward, Dallas, Brewster

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

      none looks great

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

      change Ward actually

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

        Yeah, but to who?

  7. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pick 1 to play

    Trossard (WBA)
    Lookman (CPL)

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Tross

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

      Trossard, although Im benching for Jrod. Think he has an assist in him vs. wba.

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

    bench one or
    Lamptey
    Saiss
    Barnes?!

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

    Your rank boys?
    - be honest -

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      183k

    2. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2.4mil

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

      2.8m

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

      140k

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

      1.1 mil

    6. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      178k. Hope I get into 100k this GW

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

      540k

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

      218k

    9. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      265k

    10. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      xR(ank) 1

    11. JOELIO8701
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      80k but aiming for no. 1 this season. Not joking.

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

      3.8 mil. Mic drop

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

      18k

    14. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      345k

    15. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1.3m

    16. Latetotheparty
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Started GW3, bit of catching up to do i'm 5,786,435 in the world. Yikes.

    17. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1.3 million

    18. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      3.8 dreadful start

  10. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy ¦
    TAA - Coady - Ward
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Jorginho
    Kane - Aguero - Maupay
    ¦ Bissouma - Justin - Taylor

    All my captain picks have failed miserably, want to get it right this time.

    Who to pick?

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

    Martinez
    Chilwell, Semedo, Reguilon
    Salah(c), Son, Pulisic, Grealish, JRod
    Kane, DCL

    Button, Brewster, Justin, 3.9

    What do you think?

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

      nice

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

    Bruno for Son?

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

      Hell no! (Buf i have Bruno too)

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

        For this gameweek only

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

      Not sure this GW is ideal for Son's runs in behind

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

    No Calvert Lewin. Wow

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

      6 point merchant

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

      where scout picks?

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

      no wolves defence either is a surprise

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

      I don't have him...and i am rly happy with my rank

  14. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dunne to Lamptey worth a hit given my other bench options are Cooper (doubt) and Mitchell (may lose place)?

  15. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane or Aguero?

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

      Kane

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

    To complete WC team

    Sais kilman and ?

    A) mitchel lamptey gomez/reguilon
    B) ward ctaylor gomez
    C) mitchel chilwel 4.6 def.
    D) strujik chilwle lamptey

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably A.

      Maybe C, depending on the 4.6 selection.

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

    Worth getting rid of Pulisic for a hit, can see him being benched

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

      Why?

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

        Played last 2,mount will play usually benches him against good teams, maybe I'm overthinking, haha

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

          You're overthinking, Puli is only coming back. Mount played 90% of the minutes this season, undeserving imo

  18. EIE
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Cannot figure out my priorities here - defence a bit of a mess but not sure how much longer I can roll without Kane/DCL either.

    Plus is it worth freeing my life of Pep roulette now UCL is back by losing Sterling to spread cash elsewhere? Any thoughts much appreciated! 2FT, 0.5 ITB, WC intact..

    McCarthy (Steele)
    Trent Justin Mitchell (Taylor Egan)
    Salah Sterling Son ASM (Soucek)
    Werner Ings Brewster

  19. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you start Hamez or Foden? Feels like a lottery as either could get a cameo.

  20. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy
    Trent, Saiss, Mitchell
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Soucek, Podence
    Ings, Jimenez
    (Nyland; Justin, KWP, Davis)

    1FT, 1.5itb
    1) Ings or Jimenez > DCL
    2) Soucek > McGinn or Barkley
    3) McCarthy > Martinez
    4) Crazy option: Davis, Sterling > Aguero, Foden (-4)
    5) Save

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

    Martinez
    Saiss Justin Lamptey
    Salah Sterling Son Foden Podence
    Kane DCL

    Brewster R.James Dunne

    GTG? Doubtful whether Justin gets the start and worried about Nuno hinting about injuries, maybe Podence... What do you guys say?

  22. Sean
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Landslide of JRod => Grealish Moves today judging by the expected price changes.

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

    1.5 ITB 0FT

    McCarthy
    Digne Ayling Mitchell
    Salah Son Barnes Podence
    DCL Jimenez Aguero

    Nyland Bissouma Justin VVD

    GTG ?

  24. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which in for a -4?
    (A) Digne
    (B) Regullion
    (C) Lamptey
    (D) Targett

    My defenders are: TAA, Justin, Mitchell, Davies*, Vinagre*

  25. MadeinIreland
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bring in Grealish or Barkley for Barnes for a -4???

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

      No

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

      Mby its not too bad....rly dunno.

  26. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is it worth a -4 to go Castagne to Reguilon? My other defenders: Saiss - Chilwell - Mitchell - Konsa

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

      No

  27. Ronniie
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1 Barnes
    2 Castagne
    3 Podence

    Bench one and why please?

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Close. Can't bench Podence home to Newcastle. Probably a coinflip between Barnes and Castagne - maybe Castagne assuming Arse will score...

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

        Thanks. That’s my thinking too

  28. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Loving Rodriguez being on -139.9% - earmarked him for my Team next week and that extra 0.1 means I can get a 4.5 DEF instead of a 4.4....

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

    Best 90's Gillespie:

    A) Keith
    B) Bobby

  30. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play Mitchell or Chilwell?

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

      MU will score 100%.....so try with Mitchell, so if he starts it good, if not Chilwell will rrplace him