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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. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    KDB not in the squad, anything to worry about?

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

      rested with walker

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

      He asked for a rest because hes knackered

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

    Torres rested. Disappointed as an owner in UCL. Should have sold for a hit. So be it

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

      You had the time to see the team sheet and sub out. I played him hoping for him to get subbed in and beat the 3 pointer I subbed out.

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

    Mendy surely only used in games like that or maybe 1 or 2 over hefty Christmas period. I think tonight hasnt changed my Saiss to Cancelo plan...or what ?

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

    A) Kane->Vardy
    B) Hames->Jota

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

      both

  5. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have cancelo and no playing bench (lamptey and mitchell)

    Should I be concerned for the weekend? Mendy isn't going to start 2 in the days is he, just coming back from injury?

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

      I also have Cancelo, I’d highly doubt he’d get rested for Mendy after he’s only just got back for an injury!

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

        Let's hope so.....

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nah can't see Mendy starting two in a row. Zinchencko is back too but think Pep will value Cancelo's creativity against Burnley's low block.

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

        Well I don't think there is much I can do...

        Focusing transfers on big hitters this week so hope for the best

  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Dallas
    Fernandes Son JamesR Grealish Foden
    DCL Kane

    Forster Brewster Saiss Ferguson

    2 FT, 1.5 itb

    What to do here...

    1. Foden Kane >> Jota Vardy
    2. Saiss Kane >> Cancelo / Walker Vardy

    Thanks

  7. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you keep GW10-11 Kane (che ARS) or Werner (TOT LEE)?

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

      Everybody says Kane but somehow I would end up with Werner. Have both and planning Vardy in.

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

      Kane for sure

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

      Kane

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

      Kane

  8. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden scores again. Luckily if he doesn't start this week he is officially gone from my team. If he's not starting against Burnley, Pep simply doesn't rate him in the PL.

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

      Get rid before. He aint playing.

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

        Other more pressing transfers, for example Kane to Vardy. Foden gets a stay of execution.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hasn’t started the last 4 weeks

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

        His form now is incredible though. I kept for now because of other fires to put out in my team, but if he can't even start against Burnley, he is definitely out.

  9. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    And now a well deserved 6 days of rest for Foden

  10. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Probably reading too much into this...

    Grealish this season: 4 goals & 6 assists in 8 GW's

    Of those, 3 goals and 5 assists came in that crazy game vs Liverpool and late on at home to Southampton when they were already 4-1 down. Points in the other 6 games: 3,8,3,1,6,1. [SHU, ful, lei, LEE, ars, BRI] -- not tough fixtures at all.

    Yes, you can break everyone's G/A's into blank and non-blanks but should I be worried about owning Grealish now, especially if Barkley is out for some time?

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

      Yeah I kind of regret getting him because he vacates a valuable midfield spot.

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      so you are saying hes due?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Only if I sell him 😀

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

      His stats are off the charts. I’m happy to keep for the next 5-6 gameweeks. Keep the faith.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think this is the correct play as a owner, thanks.

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

      I wouldn't worry about owning him, but as a non-owner looking at getting him this week I noticed this too and decided to stay away, same for Watkins

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think it's probably in the 'don't buy, don't sell' territory?

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

          Definitely, he's definitely going to pick up points, whenever Villa play well Grealish is at the heart of it and he'll inevitably get some more good hauls so I certainly wouldn't get rid in a hurry especially with their fixtures, but like for me looking at people to bring in it just made getting a Villa attacker that little bit less urgent right now

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

    There is a possibility that only Taylor will play from my defense.

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

    1 FT, 2.1 ITB

    Cancelo to Robertson?

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

    Liking the look of this.
    Have Kane too and don’t wanna really get rid of Son but it’s the only way I’d be able to get Mo back. If I went Sterling I’d swap for Mo in GW 12.

    Son and Saïss ➡️ Sterling and Fofana or Salah and Lewis/Kilman ( Lewis has good fixtures)

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

    Foden getting 90 while Sterling is taken off early and Torres gets a rest. It's time to go!

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

      Same price as Jota. No brainer.

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

        Jota, another player not guaranteed of starts. Sideways move

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

          Jota guaranteed 30mns at least, but likely to get a start

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

          Foden to anyone is an upgrade

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A rotation risk for A rotation risk

  14. Shardlow
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy (Steer)
    Coufal, Justin, Chilwell (Mitchell, Taylor)
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Ziyech (Bissouma)
    Kane, DCL, Jimenez

    1 FT £0.3 ITB

    Worth using wildcard to get Vardy + some city?

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

      No? You got a great team

  15. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What’s up with KDB ?
    Covid ?

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

      Genital warts.

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

      rest

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

    We haven't seen the City who's scoring for fun for a while now, what do you think are the main reasons for this?

    Aguero getting injured before he gets the chance to get form?
    The magician leaving the team?
    Pep not motivated anymore?

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

      Signifcantly worse press, loss of Silva/Kompany, Aguero's declining form, the odd poor performance from last season now becoming customary in this.

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

        *declining fitness

  17. Big_Bear
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Barkley->Jota with a FT obvious move. Only other move is Barkley to Torres. 1m ITB.

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

    Foden to Jota or Torres?
    Worried about Jota's starts in the long term

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All 3 are rotation risks

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

      Is Torres starts certain in long term?

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

      I just wouldn't make any of those moves, it's the definition of sideways.

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

      I'm leaning towards Jota over Torres just due to one injury puts Jota in the Liverpool team whereas thats not quite the case for Torres

    5. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      is it just me? why does everybody think Jota is just going to be a bench player?. All the Liverpool front three are now subject to rotation. He's more than proved he can play in the Liverpool front three.

      1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        opps wrong place

  19. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will Saiss drop or is he protected cos of red flag?

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

      Flag means more sales needed.

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

    A) 3-5-2 with Jota

    B) 3-4-3 with Antonio/Watkins

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

      A

  21. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 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”

    Can’t tell if Brosstan is being serious here or joking?

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

      If you can’t tell then I’m very concerned for you.

      Obviously he is joking

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No need to be concerned, at all.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Confirmed as sub when Salah is back

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Even if jota is not guaranteed to start still good impact sub &
        May get assist/goal late in the game

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Agree

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

    Evening guys. Whats the thoughts on these? In the top 45k so want to make a push before Xmas.

    McCarthy 4m
    Chillwell Taylor Justin Targett Saiss
    KDB Fernandes Son JRod Podence
    Kane DCL Brewster

    A) Kane to Vardy (C)
    B) Saiss to a defender up to 5.8m
    C) KDB to Salah

    Got 3 playing defenders so could hold Saiss for another week if needs be

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

      D) Kane and Podence to Vardy (C) and Jota

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

        For -4pts

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A push at 45k? Wow.

      A

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        ?

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

        Cheers. What you mean?

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

      B to Cancelo

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B. I think we'll need as many starters as we can get?

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

        Yeah true, thinking city defence wise?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I'm tempted by dias.

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

    People bringing in attacking players from a team that cant score more than 1 goal...

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      People thinking Jota is better than Salah, above

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

        Go quote all the other people making dumb predictions about how playing or not playing in the CL is in any way predicative of starts at the weekend...

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You mean Vardy? 😉

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

      If you mean city, the stars seems too expensive for the goal rate so far this year. Not sure if better fixtures is good enough to get City back to free scoring

  24. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Burnley are going to get mauled. Front 3: Sterling Aguero Mahrez with KDB tucked in behind.. Fulham, West Brom and Newcastle after that.. Sterling at 4% and KDB 17%. Time to fly

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

      Next you’ll be telling me Maupay is due to score a goal

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

      If we can get on the sterling wagon ahead of his inevitable hatrick in one of those games...

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

      Pep said KDB is having the week off

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ready for the weekend

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

      Aguero won’t be straight up to speed he’s hardly played all season

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol, have you seen city play yet?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Of course. They are creating and top 5 in the league for xG, 3 big chances today, 2 against Spurs. The goals will come

    6. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mee and tarkowski back might help.

  25. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Should we ship out KDB now to get Salah back in? City just aren’t firing atm.

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Surely you keep for these next ones.

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

    High risk high reward.

    Aguero brought in as (c). Got minutes today, likely starts at the weekend.

    11 shots on target tonight by city and they barely got above a walk. With a KDB rested, it does feel like there could be fireworks

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Love it

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

    City 2 - 0 Burnley (Mahrez x2)

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

      Are you updating us on your FIFA career mode or something

  28. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here?

    Fabs
    Robertson Cancelo Konsa
    Sterling Bruno Son Grealish
    Maupay Jimmy Bamford

    Steer; Zouma, Konsa, Alzate

    1) Jimmy > DCL/Rich
    2) Jimmy + Son > Vardy (C) + Jota (-4)
    3) Jimmy + Maupay > DCL + Wilson (-4)

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson in for a -4?

      A out of those.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That's mostly because I'm so frustrated with Maupay haha. No reason to, you're right.

  29. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    is it just me? why does everybody think Jota is just going to be a bench player?. All the Liverpool front three are now subject to rotation. He's more than proved he can play in the Liverpool front three.

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

      Until he starts regularly when Salah, Mane and Firmino are all fit, he is a risk.

      1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        There all at risk?

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      They've also all started together, perfectly possible that happens from time to time as well, especially with Fabs at CB, freeing up a postion in the midfield.

  30. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy (C) vs Fulham rather than Sterling and DLC?

    1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You have to put the armband on Vardy.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Terrible idea. Vardy no good against deep defences. Possibly injured and very old. Only scores pens. It’s a no from me

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This guy lmao

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Are you 12? Lmao? Lol? I prefer to analyse stats and truths

      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Haha why trolling on such a beautiful night. Thanks for the insight tho newbie:D