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Podcast November 25

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

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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. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Willing to take a hit!

    Cancelo Justin Lascelles
    KdB Bruno Ziyech Grealish
    Vardy Richarlison Watkins
    Soucek Lamptey Taylor

    1 FT, 2.1 ITB

    How to get Salah in??

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  2. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Don't fancy any City defenders. Tonight's lineup could see cancelo and dias rotated at weekend. Or not. Too risky in the mental month of December

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      #overthinking

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  3. gers23
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Salah owners. Top risky to captain him this weekend, due to start tonight?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Needs an hour tonight, then right for @bri to cap.

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

    Whats better for a hit?

    A) 3.9 to Cancelo
    B) 2.9 to Dias
    C) JRod to Jota

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    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      3.9*

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Is it to be able to field 11? If no: Neither for a hit.

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  5. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    This talk of Mendy taking Cancelo’s place is rather hilarious.

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    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Would be more hilarious when it comes out to be true.

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Mendy has only just bloody returned! Will be at least a month before even thinking he could take Cancelo’s place

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        1. NULL-X-VOID
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          *pep laughs at this comment*

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    2. el polako
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, because Pep is renowned for his loyalty to starting XI and the infamous "Pep's roulette" is nothing else but mass hysteria.

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      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        *pep concurs with this comment*

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      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        True, but the guy has only just returned for god sake, as if he’d just oust Cancelo straight away who’s been fantastic

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        1. el polako
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          I understand what you're saying however investing in defenders you want to be as sure as possible that they are nailed to avoid costly transfer down the line.
          With Mendy back you cannot guarantee that Cancelo will keep his spot for the next 4 to 6 games, especially when Pep' management style is taken in account so I do understand why people are being cautios about bringing him in.

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

      You'd think after 6-7 weeks of injury that Mendy would be eased back cautiously. Surely that means playing in midweek CL games where City have already qualified and will likely finish top too.

      Yes, Cancelo having a rest today would be better for owners, but Walker probably higher priority for rests than Cancelo, hence Cancelo filled in at RB?

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  6. Willmissudimitrypayet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    How's Mendy looking? Was planning on Cancelo in but it will be a headache.

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Why? Overthinking again

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      1. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Looking at the December schedule is not overthinking.

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    2. Flair
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Sharp.

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  7. Jullepuu
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Saiss to Dias with this team? 1.3 in the bank and 1 ft

    Martinez Steer
    Saiss Coufal Chilwell Taylor Ferguson
    Salah Rashford Ziyech Son Podence
    Jimenez DCL Watkins

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Would help your team a bit.

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

        Cheers

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  8. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Will Salah rise tonight in price? Similar to the KDB situation?

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    1. MarcusAurelius
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He’s not even close to rising tonight

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        KDB wasn't too. Wait when the Liverpool fans will see him play tonight and open the floodgates of transfers

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      2. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        That's what he meant

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  9. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Was planning on Cancelo.

    But Mendy starting is little bit worrying. Cancelo did great on the lb position, but no matter how you look at it, Mendy was preferred at that position start of the season.

    When he was injured, Zinchenko was as well, so maybe now the time is up for Cancelo. Who knows.

    Just cant risk it I think with only 2 playing defenders this gw.
    Dias also seems prone YC.
    Maybe Laporte is the way to go...

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  10. fridge
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Is Zaha confirmed out? Got so many issues in my team that I'm hoping (with little faith) he may play?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      No, will probably play if test is negative

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  11. JBG
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Wow... How bad are City in front of goal.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      so wasteful. will Kun back help them?

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      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        You'd think so.

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  12. BeWater
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Great play from Cancelo. Probably should have scored there.

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  13. gers23
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Greenwood dead as an fpl option do we think? I still have him..

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

      Get rid. Another overjoyed young English player.

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

        Overhyped *

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  14. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Rashford to Salah worth it minus 4 have Bruno as well and prob captain

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  15. Flair
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Cancelo running into the box, SoT, should have scored!

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  16. zon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    So Foden scored again. Will Pep let him get a start a PL game as well

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    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Me English very good

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    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      People are going to fall for this again. Wish these people were in my cash leagues . This will be like the 5th benching in a row 😆

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    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Dont be stupid

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  17. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    So.........Salah. Over the moon he’s back and all and looks like playing, but.....does the whole isolation thing not apply to him or something? Special rules?

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    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Yes there are special rules for elite sports people.

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Hmmmm, news to me, learn something every day

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      The negative test is the key. Perhaps this is an area that needs looking at everywhere, speed the whole thing up. No need for 2 weeks once proved neg.

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    3. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      he did isolate and was tested negative after a second test.

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    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      The rule is you have to isolate for 10 days from the date of your first positive, as even if you get a negative test within 10 days of that it can still spread to others within that time. Supposedly even if you test positive for it after around 10-14 days from when you got it, it's not really viral then. But the bubble which professionals are in definitely plays a part in how quick he's back naturally

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    5. lespaul
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I found it very odd he was allowed to travel back to Liverpool whilst covid positive

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  18. Pacer.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Quite some change on here in general attitudes towards City assets. Prior to GW9 in the international break, anyone questioning the form of city, of of individual players and of the merit in moving big funds to them was basically shown the fixture list and ridiculed. Prime WC time, 'what's the point in waiting another week' I read numerous times

    Very different atmosphere around this place now.

    Makes you wonder. Who really are these casuals

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  19. fc_skrald
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    If I get Robertson (for Dunne) this gw there could be some bench headache in the future gameweeks and I really don't like points on my bench.

    a. do it
    b. get Robertson but sell Lamptey
    c. do something else

    Martínez
    PVA, Chilwell, Lamptey
    Son, Salah, Fernandes, Grealish
    Wilson, Bamford, Jiménez

    Button, Burke, Mitchell, Dunne
    1 free transfer, 3.1 million in the bank

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  20. KGFC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Just checked that KDB isn't in the squad?? Any news why is that? Hope it's not covid 🙁

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

      Rested.

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      1. KGFC
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Ah okay, thanks!

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  21. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Can we assume that jota will now start v Brighton ?!

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      50/50

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    2. Fudgy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Not with so many midfield injuries

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    3. Alan_T
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I’d surprised if he didn’t, the form he is in

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Firmino on bench, then?

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      2. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers I think he must have a good chance even with salah back

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    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      good thing for Jota owners is Henderson and Thiago aren't near the squad yet, and Keita will be out for a while.

      So Klopp will probably be forced into using 4 attackers vs Brighton, after that, who knows.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        I trust Jota will start.

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  22. Bennyboy1907
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    A)Zaha >>> Jota -4

    B)Or play bissouma ?

    No Salah till GW12 btw

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Why Jota? Is he even gonna start now with Salah back? Not getting why people are bringing in a very potential non starter on here

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Who is the alternative better option under 7.2m?

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Someone who starts

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    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Have the same issue but have Salah.

      If Zaha’s out this week but back next week, unsure if it’s worth bringing in A player who might not even start, for -4

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    3. Bennyboy1907
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Barnes/Jota? Or jus play bissouma vs liv ?

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  23. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody know when the palace press conference is ?

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    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Usually Thursday i think. Don't hold me to it

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Should be tomorrow since the game is on Friday.

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  24. HNI
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Salah back quicker than expected, which of these makes sense long term
    1) Son + Kdb c + Kane + Grealish
    2) Son + Salah c + Vardy + Grealish (-4)
    3) Salah + Kdb + JRodriguez + Watkins (-8)
    4) Son + Rodriguez + Vardy c + Grealish
    Currently on 2 and gamble with Bruno over City cover

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  25. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    So those still with WC's have to use it in time for the start of GW16, which is not far away.

    I did not realise this until now. I still have mine (and a poor rank too), so I feel tempted to 'attack' the upcoming GW's knowing I have that as a fallback should things really not work out.

    Mendy (C) the flavour of tonight? 😀

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  26. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like Jota is favored over Salah now after showing he's the better player against Leicester. Rested and good to go against Brighton.

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    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Great I am doing podence to jota as surely no brainer

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    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Huh? What? Lol

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  27. Flair
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Foden misses decent chance at the far post, switched back to LW now.

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  28. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Tempted to just captain Jota

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  29. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    10 SoT for City, 1 goal. What is happening?

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    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Do check their SoT in the spurs game, had a lot but the finishing is very poor

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  30. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Is the random appearance of trolls on FFS and peddling really immature and illogical comments a very popular trend?

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

      Not sure but it's very frustrating.

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