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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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662 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Camcelo looking dangerous tonight?

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

      Yes, but he has also caught cantscoreitis, that the rest of the team has.

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

      Should have scored, otherwise hasn't done much offensively. Most of the play going down the left through Mendy which bodes well for the Burnley game, assuming he starts.

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

    76th minute and Pep hasn't made any subs? Who are you and what you have done with Pep? 😀

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

      and we got our first one. Sterling our, Mahrez in

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

        Also our 2nd!

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bet he will still whine at the weekend about players being overworked because he doesnt have 5 subs in the PL

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

    B. Monchengladbach 4:0. Anyone has any of their players in UCL FF?

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Unfortunately no

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

      But would only consider stindl

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

    If aguero doesn't come on wont have any clue if he will start on the weekend or not

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

    Mendy off rested for the weekend and Zinchenko back too...

    Dias over Cancelo now if looking at a City defender?

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Atleast for this weekend ya

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

      Why not? more nailed and good goal threat from set pieces which city will have a ton of over the next 4 games

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

        When did he ever score from a set piece?

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

          Scored twice for Spain recently didnt he?

  6. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mendy nicely rested for the weekend against Burnley

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

      Lol

      With Mendys injury record, I doubt he starts 2 in 4 days

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

    Aguero is back. Mendy rested for the weekend too.

  8. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lads, if City wins this, they secure their seat in the next round, right?

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

      Yes.

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        cheers, flair

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

      Yes

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        cheers

  9. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah (c)?

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

    Sterling looked dangerous tonight.

    Can't wait for his 3 pointer against Burnley!

    1. Chrisitis
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not so much in the second half.

  11. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling subbed at 75 mins. Should play this Saturday I guess then.

    Aguero came on now so also should be fit for Saturday.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus off rested for Saturday too, no?

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

        Did not realize lol...then yes I guess he plays on Saturday too.

        My only worry is Cancelo...not sure if he starts this weekend since playing the whole game tonight...although Mendy is back and playing tonight too

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

      I think given their scoring issues all 3 might even start

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

      But I would think aguero in line to start over Jesus

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

    Cancelo staying the full match should indicate he is the first choice side defender alongside Walker.

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Foden staying the full match too. First choice with Cancelo I guess.

    2. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Or that Pep doesn't intend to start him..

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

    Zaha >>> Jota -4

    Or play bissouma vs Liverpool

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

      Do it if you fancy Jota longterm

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

    Harrison > Jota -4?

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

      I'd be tempted by a punt on Raphinha, he's looked decent. Jota is a good call though IMO, lot of naysayers here but even though you'll have to deal with him being benched sometimes he is in excellent form and looks really confident right now

  15. Alan_T
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kun won’t start at the weekend

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

      Source?

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

      Why?
      If anything him coming on more likely he will start

  16. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Bruno >> KDB crazy? 1FT & 1.5itb. Ideally want KDB for the captain for the next two.

    McCarthy
    Chilwell, Cresswell, Justin
    Bruno, Ziyech, Rodríguez, Grealish, Son
    Kane, DCL
    (4.0, Saiss, Mitchell, Davis)

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Or Son+Jrod >> KDB(C) and Jota for a hit

  17. dogtanion
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That could not have gone any worse for anyone lining up a Cancelo, Dias double up (me)

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

      What?!? Why?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like Mendy being taken off early could be for him to start this weekend at the expense of Cancelo. I hope not though as a Cancelo owner . Basically I've no idea

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

          Mendy only just came back not fit for fall 90 calm down

          1. dogtanion
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah true

          2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yep.

  18. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Based on the comments here, I think we've figured out the City team for the weekend.

    Ederson
    Walker Dias Laporte Mendy
    Gundogan Rodri
    Torres KDB Sterling
    Aguero

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

      not Kun

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think he will

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't need Gundogan & Rodri in same team.

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Need to neutralize the threat of Westwood and Brownhill

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You could neutralize that.

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

      Shaun Wright-Philips and Steve Lomas are a glaring omission.

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

    City absolutely dominating and can't score tonight

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The story of their season so far

  20. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best move here?

    A. Sterling > KDB
    B. Jrod > Jota
    C. Son + Jrod > KDB + Jota(-4)
    D. Save FT

    Martinez
    Chilwell Konsa Coufal
    Sterling Bruno Son Jrod
    Vardy(c) Dcl Bamford
    Steer Kilman Anguissa Mitchell

    1 FT 0.8 Itb

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

      C

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am also considering that -4 if I sell Son. It could backfire big time though!!!

  21. Garam MOSALAH
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why is KDB not in squad ?

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

      Rested

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

        Or injured or covid+...

        1. Garam MOSALAH
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That's completely opposite

  22. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Should I still get Cancello after his minutes tonight? or go Dias or Cresswell?

  23. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero is going to be highly motivated to score at the weekend so he can pay a tribute to Maradona.

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      True
      Isn't maradona his son's grandfather?

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

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

      Unless he has a funeral to attend..

  24. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would be nice if Kun scored to dedicate the goal to Diego.

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

      This

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

      True

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

    Keeping Cancelo.. Have Dallas coming in for him.

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

    What's better for a hit?

    A) 3.9 to Cancelo
    B) 3.9 to Dias
    C) 3.9 to Cresswell
    D) JRod to Jota

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

      B

  27. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden to Jota worth a hit this weekend then? Held the little troll since week 3 and was holding him for Citys good fixtures, but hes not starting in the prem anytime soon.

    1. some witty pun
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a hit

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

      Probably taking the hit. Too much fraudulence present and I'd like to get the transfer over with. Not certain though.

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

    Martinez
    Robbo - Chilwell - Zouma
    Son - Ziyech - Grealish - Hamez
    Kane - DCL - Watkins

    1 FT
    4.5 itb

    A) Zouma ➡ Cancelo
    B) Hamez ➡ Salah
    C) Hamez ➡ KDB
    D) Kane ➡ Vardy

    Which should be my GW10 move?

  29. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That was Olympiacos first shot towards goal in the game, in the 88th minute...

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

      City dominating farmer team shocker

  30. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Missed the game, how did Sterling play? Got some catching up to do so going to captain him this weekend and next