Scout Picks

Gameweek 7 Scout Picks features left-sided assets with favourable match-ups

There is a left-sided theme to the Scout Picks for Gameweek 7 as many of our key assets face sides boast weaknesses on their right-hand side of their defence.

Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Spurs are all represented with a double-up, as we picked the best players for the next round of action from our most recent Scout Squad article.

We line up in the usual 3-4-3 formation for Gameweek 7, coming in at £82.1m, £0.9m under our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Edouard Mendy (£5.0m) has made quite the impression since making his Chelsea debut and, in the most recent Scout Squad article, he earned top billing in this position from David, Neale and Andy. The Blues have always been a team that keeps their opponents at bay under Frank Lampard, they have simply lacked a quality goalkeeper to capitalise on that. In the last four matches, only one team has conceded more big chances than them, encouraging news ahead of a trip to Burnley, who have the second-worst goal conversion rate in the Premier League this season.

Defenders

While we have legitimate concerns about Liverpool’s defence this season, Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) looks best-placed to benefit from the slight chink in West Ham’s armour. Yes, they have been defensively strong during their tough run of games, but the Hammers have conceded nearly double the number of chances on their right-hand side compared to their left this season. 

João Cancelo (£5.4m) looks primed for a double-digit haul in Gameweek 7. With Aymeric Laporte potentially back this weekend, Manchester City’s clean sheet potential is about as good as it gets, considering they face a Sheffield United side with just three goals in six matches this season and the division’s worst goal conversion rate. Meanwhile, the Blades have conceded more chances down their right-hand side than any other team, perfect for whoever plays on the left for City on Saturday afternoon. Enter Cancelo, who has become a firm favourite of Pep Guardiola on the left-hand side of his back-four recently and has created more chances than any other Manchester City defender in 2020/21.

Kurt Zouma (£5.1m) is the second member of our Chelsea defensive double-up, mainly as one of the more nailed-on starters in Lampard’s defence. Ben Chilwell certainly got a lot of support in the Scout Squad article but we would be lying if we did not admit there is a chance of a benching, considering the fatigue he showed midweek and the fact that Reece James was rested. Zouma, meanwhile, has more shots on target than any Chelsea defender this season, Timo Werner the only player in the whole squad to have outperformed him in that department.

Midfielders

In keeping with the left-side theme of this article, Sadio Mané (£12.0m) has managed to earn a place in the Scout Picks over colleague Mohamed Salah. As already mentioned, West Ham’s right-hand side has proved twice as vulnerable as the left this season, which is perfect for Mané who, without penalties, has managed to best Salah for minutes per expected goal involvement (xGI) over the first six Gameweeks.

Son Heung-min (£9.5m) simply cannot stop racking up the attacking returns this season. One of the main reasons behind that is that no player has been afforded more big chances than the South Korean thus far. Against a Brighton outfit that likes to play expansive football with their full-backs bombing on, there is sure to be space for Son to be handed a few more high-quality opportunities by his colleagues on Sunday.

Phil Foden (£6.6m) fills in as our Manchester City representative once again, thanks to his value price and chances of a start. While he played 90 minutes midweek, the fact that Foden was benched for the Gameweek 6 draw with West Ham suggests that he may feature from the beginning against Sheffield United. The youngster also remains top of the charts or joint-top among Manchester City players for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target this season.

Jack Harrison (£5.5m) is yet another left-sided attacking asset to earn a place in the Scout Picks for Gameweek 7. This week really is the one for great match-ups on this side of the pitch, as Leicester have conceded 25 chances from the right this season, second only to Sheffield United. 

Forwards

Top 10k FPL managers and FFS poll voters disagree over Kane's captain credentials

Harry Kane (£10.9m) remains an auto-include for the Scout Picks considering he managed to come out of a cagey trip to Burnley with a 13th attacking return in six matches. The Spurs man is also still top of the league for shots on target and big chances created this season, highlighting his all-round appeal and potential for goals, assists and bonus in equal measure.

Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m) remains as reliable as clockwork this season, with attacking returns from four of his six matches thus far. He has found the net in two of Wolves’ three home matches while Crystal Palace have kept just one clean sheet all season, none on the road.

Callum Wilson (£6.5m) has largely crept under the radar this season but he has managed to score four goals and provide two assists in the first six matches. That has taken him into the top-five points scorers among forwards, backed up by the second-highest number of big chances among Premier League players in 2020/21. Wilson can certainly continue that form in Gameweek 7 as Newcastle host Everton, who are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 1.

Substitutes

Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) earned support from three of our Scout Squad pundits this week as West Bromwich Albion travel to Fulham. The Baggies have made improvements at the back over the last two Gameweeks, conceding the third-lowest number of shots in the box during that time. Meanwhile, Fulham have blanked in two of their first three home matches this season.

Surprise, surprise, another left-sided player makes it into the selection for Gameweek 7. Provided Liam Cooper returns to the side, Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) will share that side of the pitch with Harrison when Leicester come to Elland Road on Monday night.

Branislav Ivanovic (£4.5m) is another route into the West Bromwich Albion defence for Gameweek 7. Despite only playing two matches for the Baggies, the former Chelsea man is already second only to Grady Diangana for shots in the box among his new colleagues this season.

However, if anyone is going to find the net for Fulham, we are confident that Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) will have some involvement. In the last two Gameweeks, only four players have attempted more shots in the box than his total of five and, of course, he hit the post last time out.

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 7:

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.

karsworde managed 40 points for the Community Champions in Gameweek 6 but the Scout Picks went 4-2 up for the season with a score of 45.

Riot takes us on for Gameweek 7, opting for a 4-5-1 line-up of Meslier; Chilwell, T Silva, Ayling, Dallas; Salah, Mané (c), Mahrez, D Jota, M Pereira; Werner (vc).

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

1,761 Comments Post a Comment
  1. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do? (have 2FT)

    1) James -> Zaha (bought James at 7.5)
    2) Maupay -> Bamford and play Dallas instead of James
    3) 1+2

  2. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got the anytime goalscorer and likelihood of scoring >1 goal odds for this GW?

    Can never find it easily!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      you can not find it easily, i agree so i gave up trying.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Someone used to post it on here but haven’t seen...

  3. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    G2G ?

    Martinez
    Chilwell - Justin - Ayling (Lamptey - Mitchell)
    Salah(C) - Son - Rashford - Pulisic - Grealish
    Kane - DCL (Brewster)

  4. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have both Saiss and Kilman. Here's what I'm planning to do:

    start Kilman, Saiss 1st on bench

    If Kilman doesn't start, don't think he'll come on. If Saiss starts, think he might

    Sensible right?

    1. liner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What if both starts?

      1. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        that's no problem, I want to avoid getting the odd 1 pointer

  5. saint4life
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Has Mitchell officially been ruled out? Anyone got the link? Or know how long for? Can’t find it in the tweets

    1. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't heard anything. Will probably start him. Either he is out and wont feature or he gets a start imo.

  6. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What move we reckon this week?

    A) vinagre > chilwell
    B) Podence > Foden
    C) Davis > Bamford

    Ramsdale
    Taa, Robbo, KWP
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Podence, Soucek
    Kane, DCL

    Steer, Mitchell, Davis, Vinagre

  7. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mccarthy (Nyland)
    TAA, James, KWP, Justin (Mitchell)
    Salah, J.Rod, Son, ASM (Stephens)
    DCL, Kane, Jimenez

    1ft 0.3itb

    What do I do here?

    J rod --> Zaha/Puli/Grealish?

    Please give me your suggestions

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Puli or Kai or Grealish..tough indeed..Chels & Villa with great fixture runs..go with your gut

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha

  8. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo nailed?
    And is he a better choice than Dias?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No and No

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        txs

  9. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Maupay replacement

    A. Adams
    B. Bamford
    C. Callum Wilson

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

      Keep

      1. HaffNanner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Got 2FTs burning a whole in my pocket though. Maupay is the weakest link.

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

          Hmm I’m that case, Adams probably edges fixtures, but Bamford does seem the real deal.

          1. HaffNanner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks!

  10. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth getting in Jorginho for penos? Or has he lost out to Werner now?

    With VAR giving penos he might be a good investment?

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

    Have enough to do James to Rashford for a -4, worth it in the long run with United fixture swing coming up? Completely torn on it. Probably sensible just to hold isn’t it?

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

      I’d do it for -4

      Who would play if you didn’t transfer?

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

        One of the bench fodders, Bissouma, Struijk or Lamptey

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

          So do you think Rashford scores 6+ as thats the likely break even with any of the bench options.

          Not terrible playing Lamperty

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

    Ok J Rod out is annoying. Thought I’d read he was fine and made transfers.

    Do I
    A) start Cresswell and Maupay

    B) -8 and start Rashford and lamperty ?

  13. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    3 transfers, which 2 to do tonight and 1 after deadline?

    A. Lamptey to Zouma
    B. Antonio to Bamford
    C. Bale to Rashford

  14. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez Forster
    Robbo Saiss James Justin Mitchell
    Salah Son Rodriguez Grealish Podence
    Kane DCL Brewster

    £2.1itb 1FT

    1. Hold
    2. Podence > Zaha/Foden
    3. James > Chilwell
    4. Rodriguez > Rashford

  15. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which 1 to bench out of these:
    A) Kilman
    B) Saiss
    C) Dallas
    D) Soucek
    ..?

  16. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Podence replacement?

    A. Zaha
    B. Grealish
    C. Havertz
    D. Pulisic

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers! 🙂

  17. The Fantastic Mr Fox
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is there anything to suggest that Foden will start today?

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This GW

    2. toerag
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      nope. but he might lol who knows what pep is thinking. may be a false 9 with sterling up front again..meh dunno

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's been one of City's best performers and saved the game against West Ham

      1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Just worried cos he played the whole game midweek.

  18. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz > Rashford done.

    I'm have a midfield of inside forwards now:
    Salah Grealish Son Rashford Foden

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Needs more KDB/Sterling in three weeks

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        We will see.

        I can do Kane + Grealish > Sterling/KdB + Wilson/Bamford in a few weeks time if Sterling looks irresistible.

    2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      will Foden start ?

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Love it!

    5. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      ballzy..love chelsea's next 3 gws

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But havertz isn't necessarily the asset to take advantage of those fixtures.

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would you endorse Pulisic > Rashford for free?

      Feels risky but potentially big upside given Puli hasn’t shown much promise of being back to his best

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I'm looking to bring Pulisic in

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Any particular reason other than his history and good fixtures? He hasn’t exactly come back with a bang

          1. Long ago I drew a walrus
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            History and good fixtures are good enough reasons. I'm not sure what you expected from Pulisic upon his return from a long injury layoff in a brand new system with new team mates. He looked fine midweek and got a goal. Rodriguez has blank, MUN in his next 2, Rashford has ARS eve, Grealish has SOU ars, Pulisic has bur SHU, it isn't even close in terms of fixtures. Aim of the game is to catch hauls before they happen not after.

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Fair enough!

              And while I have you - Bamford or Adams?

              1. Long ago I drew a walrus
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Got no clue mate sorry. Bamford is the bandwagon pick clearly and might do well against Leicester with their entire first choice back 4 out but there are some tough fixtures to come I think. Not checked what Southampton's fixtures are like, Bamford will generally be the more consistent pick but if the fixtures are difficult then maybe not

  19. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Removing Robbo before an Antonio-less West Ham does not strike me as the brightest idea

  20. gunner79
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah, Son, or De Bruyne for Captain.

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

      KDB. Nice differential, plus I think they largely match each other

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son

    4. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      coin toss

  21. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha or podence for tonight?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha, talisman

  22. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WILL CHILWELL PLAY?? I REALLY WANT TO BUY HIM NOW

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

      Benched...

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I NEED TO KNOW THE SAME

    3. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If you shout louder Lampard might hear

  23. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will James Rodriguez drop over the next week?

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It depends on what flag they use. It'll probably be orange. So the drop chance is on the lower side

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably just 0.1

  24. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) James to Zaha
    B) James,TAA to Rashford,Chilwell(-4)
    C) James,Maupay to Pulisic,Bamford(-4)
    D) Keep James and play Justin

    1. Yordan Letchkov
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  25. Yordan Letchkov
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play?

    A) Mitchell (wol)
    B) Brewster (MCI)
    C) Taylor (CHE)
    D) Bissouma (tot)

    Any feedback appreciated - thanks and good luck!

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  26. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lamptey. Mitchell. Justin. Havertz.

    Bissouma and Romeu on the bench.

    1FT. 1.3mil ITB

    What to do?

  27. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any help appreciated. 2FT:

    Ryan
    Robbo - Chillwell - Saiss
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Pulisic
    Maupay - DCL - Kane (C)

    Steer - Dallas - Stephens - Douglas

    A) Save 2FT
    B) Maupay > 6.5 forward or under
    C) Maupay + Ryan out for Adams+Mendy
    D) Pulisic > 8.3 mid or under
    E) Maupay + Puli > Zaha and 6.8 forward

    Cheers!

  28. Webe6067
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 ft and kinda lost atm

    McCarthy (Forster)
    Robbo Chilwell Dallas (Masuaku, 3.9)
    Son Salah Sterling Grealish (Stephens)
    Kane DCL Brewster

    0 itb

    Really need to upgrade one of Brewster/Stephens to a playable 7th player, but don’t see a way to do so other than downgrading sterling/robbo, both of which I would loathe to lose this week.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    1. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Downgrade Robbo for me

      1. The Yorkshire Pirlo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Could then bring in Bamford

        1. Webe6067
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you, leaning towards robbo/Brewster to Cancelo/bamford

          1. icanseethroughyou
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Like your gumption. I have both players but would need a -4 to make it happen and not ballsy enough!

  29. FPLShaqiri
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do we know how long James is out for? If he's back the week after then not an easy sell. I am thinking of saving FT - it actually gives me a chance to play Ayling for once, although I have no bench if there are surprises in line ups.

    I have exact funds to get in Rashford which is tempting, although not the best immediate fixtures.

  30. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rodriguez -> Grealish is a possibility... however it isn't one I like much.