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Scoutcast Episode 353 – Spurs and Man City top the form versus fixtures debate

With Az yellow flagged this week, the Scoutcast borrowed a couple of hosts from other podcasts and videos to help make sense of Gameweek 10.

Ted from Ted Talks FPL and FPL Surgery’s Josh kindly step in to join Joe to look at issues such as the familiar ‘fixtures versus form’ debate.

While Manchester City’s fixtures turn for their better, with a trip to Burnley, their form is less than enticing. Can easier encounters help them revive their fortunes?

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s rotten match-ups continue, with a visit to Chelsea. However, the strong form of Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.5m) makes them hard to ditch.

Our trio consider the pros and cons of switching the focus of their Fantasy Premier League teams from north London to Manchester.

Elsewhere, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (£6.6m) is turning heads, with his strong attacking threat and kind price tag. His merits as the ‘next big thing’ among mid-price midfielders is assessed.

Rough with the Smooth is back, with another Scoutcast regular’s Wildcard given the once over. There’s a differential pick to consider too, with Josh attempting to pick a player that doesn’t befall the Scoutcast curse of being injured or dropped.

Gameweek 9 is reviewed, fixtures are frisked and Joe, Ted and Josh reveal their transfer and captaincy plans for Gameweek 10.

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  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dam you sterling.

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

      We can't sell now 🙂

  2. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez (Nyland)
    Cancelo Chilwell Coufal Lamptey Dunne
    Mane Sterling Rashford Grealish Podence
    Jimenez DCL Brewster

    Need to replace Jimmy and Podence and got 1.3 itb. Suggestions?

    Currently thinking Jota and Richarlison

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Like it.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Same here

  3. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pick one:

    A) Kane > Vardy
    B) Werner > Vardy

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

      B

    2. MarcusAurelius
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I did A this week. Iv got Son though as Spurs cover

      1. SuperDan
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Have Son as well

        1. MarcusAurelius
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think Werner is looking really good atm and has been unlucky not to haul last couple of games. For me Werner/Son is a better combo than Kane/Ziyech over next few weeks. Spurs fixtures aren’t great and suit Son better

          1. SuperDan
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed. Now would you do Kane > Vardy this week for a hit? Would captain Vardy if so. If not Bruno is the captain.

    3. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

    Play double Chelsea defence at weekend or split risk, play Chilwell & Coufal?

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

      Play Chilwell and Coufal.

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

      Which Chelsea? James and chilly ?

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

        Chilwell & Zouma

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

      Cheers that’s how I am set, just checking sanity.

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

        Yeah, couf and chil for me

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

    Nice. Can’t wait to get Foden in this week

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I moved him out. So frustrating to own. You never know till 60 minutes before the game if he will be in the first 11.

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden cap then

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

    Foden G Sterling A, now do this in the PL you frauds.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You still have Foden? I moved him out. Have Sterling though. Both have been in my team since GW3!

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

        I don't know why either!

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Super frustrating to own both of them. Sterling with all the missed chances and Foden always on the bench.

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

            Yeah. Sterling is one of the trickiest FPL assets to own with how streaky he is, at least for me. Nevertheless, the fixtures now look to be very generous.

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              True. Hence I am keeping Sterling. Moved Foden out because he never will get minutes regularly.

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

    Football is life.RIP Diego.
    https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1331664612807368706

  9. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha >>> Jota -4?
    No salah

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

    This is painful if you are Foden owner.

    That being said I am becoming hesitant in putting top money in City assets, I prefer other teams, since are more predictable.

    I might get Torres, Cancelo, Dias but top dollars for assets which i am not certain can captain and will start week in week out? naaaah. hockey cockey for the fulham game and that's it

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have had Sterling and Foden since GW3. Moved Foden out. So frustrating to own.

  11. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I got KDB and now I'm worried about Sterling. He is going to be golden and I am nervous not having him.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am getting Sterling in to go with KDB but I am nervous now just cause Sterling started today. Pep messing with our heads as always.

  12. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry I am late to the party.
    Looks like KDB and Walker not in the squad at all. Any reason given?

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB was left home to rest

      Walker rest

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Thanks.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Walker is never late to a party

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

  13. Booked4Dissent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pep said “KDB good to have the week off”. He just mean rest vs Burnley as well?!

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I gave up deciphering Pep many years ago

  14. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lol at commentators praising Sterling for not staying down and saying ‘That just shows how honest Sterling is’ 😆

  15. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech > Torres?

    Brought Ziyech in for Newcastle having only seen him play in highlights. Was disappointed with his lack of urgency to get in the box and join in counter attacks. Looked happy just to float about behind Werner, Mount and Abraham.

    Ziyech vs Torres last match

    Penalty area touches: 1 - 7
    Goal attempts (in the box): 1(0) - 4(2)
    Chances created: 2 - 2

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

      I actually really like this move. Would do it myself but have so many fires to burn

      Is it your ft?

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes it's my ft. It's either this move or roll transfer. Would give me a City double up with KDB

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's more really what Ziyech does, he's not box-to-box nor will he too often run onto the centre spot waiting for a cross, he likes to play between the lines or behind the forwards looking to play through or shoot from distance. I think Torres will come good, he's looked well for Spain and City in the CL, he's just looked slightly off in the PL but most of City's players have tbh

  16. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Folks, if yous knew what City striker was starting this weekend, would you put him in and captain him ?

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

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

      Yep

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No and no. Rather go with a team that scores many goals.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        They do when Aguero starts

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

        Aye 'cause if there's one thing City are renowned for its not scoring.

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          PL goals in their last five: 1, 1, 1, 1 and 0

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

            That doesn't worry me at all. I would bet £100 on them being in the top three scorers between now and May.

            1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Then go ahead

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

      Not really - likely only 60 mins

    5. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Strikers risky but Sterling looks in good form and rested

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

    Salah starts !

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

      Robertson gets vital rest. Firmino and Jota rested a good sign for them?

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

        I think only 1 or the other will start

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

          Firmino? Think Klopp goes with tried and tested...

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

    Sterling looks sharp. We all know what that means...

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

      Do we?

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

        Yes.

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

          Good.

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

      Hes taking the ball home this GW

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice free kick too. KDB missed pen last time... hmmm.

    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’ll be back on the left wing when Mendy is out of the side at the weekend

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

        He's playing at LW... gotcha 😆 😆

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Blankety blank

  19. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robertson, Chilwell, SAISS*
    Bruno, Son, Ziyech, Grealish
    Kane, DCL, Bamford

    (Forster, Soucek, Dallas, Mitchell) + 2.4 itb

    A) Saiss > Cancelo
    Would need to drop Robertson/Kane and take a hit in order to fund Son/Ziyech > KDB/Salah next week

    B) Saiss > Coufal
    Would mean that next week I'll be limited to Son > KDB and getting Salah instead will require a hit

    C) Saiss > Bednarek
    Enables me to do Son > KDB/Salah next week unless there's a price rise

    Which would you choose?

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss to coufal

      Get salad gw12 almost same team as yours

      1. Bennyboy1907
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah

      2. SomeoneKnows
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Would still be -0.1 short meaning my next transfer wil have to be Mitchell > 3.8 fodder

        Also means no Man City cover at all

  20. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As a Cancelo owner I know Walker is more nailed than either Cancelo or Mendy. But as least Mendy in does not have to mean Cancelo out.

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think Cancelo will play on the left vs Burnley

  21. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any changes worth taking a hit for? (0.9mn ITB)
    Mccarthy (Steer)
    Chilwell Coady Mitchell (KWP, Lamptey)
    Bruno Son Grealish ASM (Bissouma)
    Kane Vardy (c) DCL

  22. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth risking an early transfer? Have exact funds to bring in Balbuena + Kdb but with Saiss dropping in price,

    A: make the move today
    B: take the price drop and instead get a 4.3m def (Ie Lewis but not nailed with Ritchie back)
    C: take the price drop and get Sterling instead of Kdb

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      Both Balbuena and KDB have almost neglgible chance of an injury.

  23. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does this team look ok? Still cannot decide between Vardy and Bruno as captain. Vardy playing Fulham and Bruno in great form, playing away.

    Martinez
    James Coufal Dallas
    Sterling Bruno Son Ziyech
    Vardy DCL Bamford

    Steere Podence Lamptey Mitchell

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think Fulham are tailor-made for Leicester and Vardy. And Vardy’s home form would be excellent if it weren’t for that missed a penalty.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The exact reason why I got Vardy. But Bruno can go mental against Southampton. Tricky.

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Honestly, it’s probably a bit of a coin flip. You can justify it either way so which ever you choose I would just not feel too bad if it backfires.

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

      I kind of discounted home and away form when the crowds were prevented from attending. Not sure how meaningful it is tbh. He's a great player and he scored twice last night at home.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        And that is why the conundrum!

  24. Munchen KFC
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Quick A or B please
    A; Ziyech in a 353
    B; DCL in a 343
    Many Thanks

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

      B

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wish they allowed 3 5 3.

      But I get it. B

      1. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Oops! Thanks

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3-5-3 formation would give you an edge.

      1. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Always looking for that crucial edge!

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

      DCL. Don't rate Ziyech much at 8.3m.

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You obviously didn't watch much of Chelsea

        1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          But I would still say easily DCL as answer to this question

      2. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Appreciated.

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

    The puck is going to be here ➡️ Sterling(C)

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

    Jimenez replacement in FanTeam.

    A) Jesus
    B) DCL
    C) Richarlison

    I have Werner and Watkins.

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

      DCL

    2. Munchen KFC
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B for me,feels like that team is set up for DCL especially if they persist with 353.

      1. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        353. What am I on!
        Plays 90 mins..extra point. Think Richarlison more prone to sub and Jesus.......
        But if you are chasing then Jesus

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

          Jesus is a huge differential. But yeah I think DCL makes a lot more sense really even though he's much more expensive in FanTeam than FPL.

        2. Munchen KFC
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Mind answering my question above,also fanteam related.
          On my wildcard.
          Thanks.

          1. Munchen KFC
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Think Aguero starts this week and possibly the week after but with managed minutes obviously.
            One last question if I may.
            A; De Bruyne and Diaz in a double city defence
            B; Sterling and Robertson with Cancelo.
            Thanks again and hope you finish well up the money ladder.

  27. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy Steer
    Zouma Taylor Justin Lascelles Mitchell
    Son Bruno Rashford Grealish Bissouma
    Kane DCL Bamford

    1FT, 4m in bank

    1 - Rashford to Salah
    2 - Lascelles to Coufal

  28. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Isn't Foden starting means he probably won't start in PL?

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

      Yes

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

      The chances are Pep %.

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Id try simething easier than working out Citys lineup, like say quantum theory

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

        😆 😆

    4. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Unless he's subbed off early

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jota benched tonight is great news for us fantasy players.
    Guarenteed start against Brighton!

  30. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you think the majority of top10k will captain?

    A) Vardy
    B) Bruno