Scout Picks

Gameweek 10 Scout Picks features Man City triple-up

Manchester City help form the spine of our Scout Picks team for Gameweek 10.

As Pep Guardiola’s men prepare to face Burnley, a side they have good history again, we have chosen three of his players.

We chose this team from the Scout Squad submissions made by David, Neale, Tom and Andy earlier in the week and, as per usual, we’re in 3-4-3 formation.

Goalkeeper

Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) is our budget goalkeeper for Gameweek 10, treated to a rare appearance in the Scout Picks courtesy of his favourable fixture. No team has scored fewer times than Sheffield United this season, who have managed just one goal from open play. If, by some miracle, the Blades spark into life at the Hawthorns on Saturday, the fact that Johnstone has made the second-most saves in 2020/21 (38) should come in handy.

Defenders

Should Liverpool defenders be back on FPL radars and is Jota a trustworthy asset?

Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) could be the key to unlocking Brighton on Saturday lunch-time. With Tariq Lamptey suspended, the Seagulls will be unlikely to shunt Liverpool’s left-sided defender back to the same extent, paving the way for him to have a big say in proceedings. None of Robertson’s colleagues has bested him for big chances created over his last four matches.

Only two teams have given up fewer big chances than Manchester City since Gameweek 6, boosting their clean sheet potential for a meeting with the Premier League’s joint-lowest scorers in Burnley. Rúben Dias (£5.5m) is our chosen representative from the Citizens’ back-line as one of the most likely starters this weekend.

James Justin (£4.8m) gets into the Scout Picks for Gameweek 10 on the back of his potential at both ends of the pitch. Fulham are in the bottom five for shot accuracy over the last four matches while their poor defence boosts the attacking credentials of Leicester’s attacking wing-backs.

Midfielders

While Burnley’s defence has been delivering for its Fantasy investors in recent favourable home matches, they have lost their last five trips to the Etihad Stadium (in all competitions) by a combined score of 22-1. The last three of these were all 5-0 defeats. Enter Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m), rested midweek and top among Manchester City players for big chances created and attempts on goal over his last four matches.

Bruno Fernandes (£10.8m) is the true away-day specialist in the Premier League this season with double-figure hauls in each of his road trips thus far. He has scored and assisted on each of those occasions too. While Southampton are yet to concede at home since the 5-2 defeat to Spurs, their opponents in that time (West Bromwich Albion, Everton without key personnel and Newcastle) were certainly below what Manchester United are capable of offering.

A midweek rest is enough to convince us Diogo Jota (£6.7m) will play a significant part in Liverpool’s trip to Brighton on Saturday lunch-time, especially given how flat their Champions League performance was. The former Wolves man is giving his new colleagues a run for their money right now, having registered more shots in the box (from fewer minutes) than Sadio Mané in the last four and registering the same number of big chances as Mohamed Salah. And even if Jota doesn’t start at the Amex Stadium, we know he is capable of scoring from the bench.

Phil Foden (£6.5m) gets into the Scout Picks as a value attacking option that allows greater spending elsewhere. In the last four Premier League matches only one Manchester City players has managed more shots on target than the Englishman, while only De Bruyne is ahead for minutes per chance.

Forwards

Even though Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) has averaged 2.7 points per home appearance in 2020/21, the visit of Fulham to the King Power Stadium is as good a time as any to back the Leicester man. He ranks second for big chances and shots on target over the last four matches while the Cottagers have let in 1.5 goals per game over that period.

Leeds might be a little more robust defensively following the return of Kalvin Phillips, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) is still worth his salt as a Fantasy asset this week. Even in matches with their best defensive midfielder in the side, the Whites still concede 1.5 goals per game, while the return of Richarlison from and James Rodríguez to full fitness is good news for Everton’s main man. In nine Gameweeks this season, Calvert-Lewin still only has one blank.

Gameweek 10 looks like Patrick Bamford‘s (£6.1m) time to shine after the misfortune of blanking at Arsenal. Only Sheffield United have a worse expected goals conceded (xGC) score over the last four matches than Everton, while Bamford is top of the league for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target over the same period. Meanwhile, 65% of his points have in away matches this season.

Substitutes

Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) has earned a save point in two of his last three matches and faces a Newcastle side that has failed to score in their last two.

Jamal Lewis (£4.3m) could benefit from Crystal Palace’s own problems. They go into Gameweek 10 short of Wilfried Zaha, whose absence led to a toothless Eagles attack against Burnley.

Anyone who starts Max Kilman (£4.3m) in Gameweek 10 could be rewarded with a cheeky clean sheet based on Arsenal’s recent form. They have scored just once in their last five Premier League matches, the penalty netted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Manchester United in Gameweek 7.

Jack Harrison (£5.5m) is an alternative route into the Leeds attack set to face Everton’s surprisingly poor defence. He has played 13 key passes in the last four, the second-most in the Premier League during that time.

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

We choose 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 10:

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.

claretparrot managed to break the Scout Picks run of five wins on the bounce in Gameweek 9, winning by a very tight margin of 75 points to our 73. That pulled one back for the Community Champions, who trail the Scout Picks 6-3 this season.

asquishypotato takes us on for Gameweek 10, opting for a 4-4-2 line-up of Guaita; Robertson, Walker, Dias, Cresswell; De Bruyne (c), B Fernandes, H Barnes, Jota; Vardy, Calvert-Lewin.

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

1,571 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Black Knights
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    FIRST time this season I won’t have James Justin. Bit anxious for these games.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      SUBTLE

  2. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wish me luck guys, something tells me that picking 7 of the same players as the scouts picks might make it a difficult week to try and get ahead!

    Sorry for being boring!

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2 FOR ME

  3. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    FODEN

    LOL
    LOL
    LOL

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm rather surprised on the pick and by the stats

      1. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Have absolutely no idea how he's made it in to the Scout Picks.

        He's been awful for 4 GW's and isn't even a guaranteed starter.

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

    Not even reading the scout picks after they swayed me into picking Ziyech last week 🙂

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You can blame Werner for that, a better square ball and it’s on a plate for Ziyech (also an owner!)

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

        And Abraham for missing clear chance messing up Ziyech assist.

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

        For me personally I never even wanted Ziyech but then made a last minute change of mind based on the scout picks article. And when I watched him play he confirmed that hes not the kind of player I want to own. Almost 0 goal threat at over 8m is not worth it.

        So Ive made a conscious decision not to read any new information that might cloud my decision close to the deadline.

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

          And you concluded that after watching one game? Hakim will be gold this season!

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

            His xG was atrocious prior to last game as well

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

      I'm thinking of selling Ziyech now for Jota, frees up some money and think Jota could better Ziyech over the next 3 games. Are you keeping?

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

        Keeping for now, selling for Salah in gw 12 most likely

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

    Rashford to KDB worth to take hit?

  6. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1. Son & KWP --> Salah & Fodder (-4)
    2. Mitchell to Cancelo
    3. KWP to Robertson
    4. Son to Sterling

    McCarthy
    Justin Chilwell Konsa
    Son Bruno KDB Grealish Soucek
    Werner DCL

    Brewster Mitchell KWP

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

      2

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

    Ziyech to Jota with FT?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely not

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

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

      No

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

      Cheers guys

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

      I'm just about to pull the trigger on this! Surprised by the negative responses. Comparison tool in members area heavily favours Jota! And the money saved will help me get Salah back for the Fulham game

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

      absolutely yes

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

    This article makes a good case for KDB.
    The question is if it is worth -4 to do Son --> KDB
    I can't decide

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For a hit.... no.

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

      I think so. It’s not just for this week, KDB has Fulham next week

  9. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    last time I promise. It' starting to do my head in.

    a) Foden > KDB?
    or
    b) Foden + Werner > KDB + Vardy(c) -4.

    thanks

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy better this week, but Werner is better long term imo

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thanks. yes chelsea v leeds could be good for werner

  10. Sho-kun
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rash & Zaha go out

    for

    A) KDB or Salah
    B) Jota or Grealish

    which would you pick?

    1. *Reformed-Character*
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      surely this is a joke?

      A - Obviously...

    2. Monkeyslut96
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kdb and Jota for me

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kdb / Greal.

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

    Keep thinking who to get from Salah, KdB and Vardy... Will appreciate your help guys, what to do here?
    1ft, 2.5itb
    1) Son-> KdB
    2) Son Kane -> Salah/KdB Vardy for -4
    3) Son Ziyech-> Jota KdB for -4
    4) Kane Bowen-> bamford Salah/KdB for -4
    5) Bowen->Jota

    Martinez
    Robbo - James- Justin
    Son - Bowen - Grealish - Ziyech - Bruno
    DCL - Kane

    Mitchell - Brewster - Saiss

    1. Blues of Lampard
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2 would be better.

  12. Blues of Lampard
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one from these:

    A). Konsa (WHU) (A)
    B). Justin (FUL) (H)
    C). Balbuena (AVL) (H)
    D). Barnes (FUL) (H)

    Thanks.

    1. PURPLE-RONNIE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C.

  13. PURPLE-RONNIE
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jesus anyone??

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

      Could do well without the Pope

  14. Monkeyslut96
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Currently doing okay in top 200k but wanting to wildcard

    Current team

    McCarthy
    Chilwell zouma Justin kwp
    Son Jamez Bruno Grealish
    Kane DCL

    Ryan - Mitchell - stephens - Mitrovic

    Potential Wildcard Team

    McCarthy
    Chillwell Zouma Cancelo
    Son KDB Bruno Jota
    Vardy DCL Bamford

    Kwp - I.Williams - Romeu

    This change will be defence heavy but I think the core 3 are all good point scorers. Leaves 0.0 ITB which could be an issue

    What are people’s thoughts?

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    no city coverage?

    Rashford > mahrez/torres or foden?

    or just do Kane > Vardy and have grealish 1st bench

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Grealish on the bench?? No way José.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah, Jota, Son, Rashford
        Bamford, DCL, Kane

        thats my attack at present, cant fit him in to play this GW.

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

      Have Grealish om bench as well...

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        whu def are not too shabby!

  16. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can I get some advice on my team:

    Martinez
    Targett / Coufal / Zouma
    Fernandes / Ziyech / Grealish / Son / James Rodriguez
    DCL / Kane

    Bench: Steele, Kilman, Brewster, Dunne

    1FT and 2.7 itb

    A. James Rodriguez --> Jota
    B. Kane --> Vardy
    C. A defender to Cancelo?
    D. Take a hit and make 2 transfers?
    E. Any other suggestions

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

      Or should I do James to Foden?

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

      D Kane and Son to Vardy and KDB , live and let die

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

    What’s up with Rashford? If he’s a big doubt then that solves my problem of whether I should offload Son or not for Sterling

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

      He trained. Should be fine.

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

      Keep Son, I moved Rashford on with the same dilemma

  18. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think salah starts

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

  19. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who else to put in this defence?

    A) Dallas
    B) kwp

    Martinez
    Chilwell lamptey** balbuena Mitchell

    1. Monkeyslut96
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m preferring KWP right now, a lot more CS potential

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Or C) Lewis

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I like

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

    Not first

  21. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Robertson/chilwell/coufal/Justin
    Son/ziyech/greslish/rash
    Kane/bamford/DCL

    Who to bench
    who to captain
    roll FT or get vardy or Salah (C)

  22. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys who score more ?

    A: Ziyech Kane Bruno (c) +8
    B: KDB Vardy (c) Bruno
    C: Salah (c) Jesus Bruno

  23. All about that Baines
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    BEST MID UNDER 6.6m

    1. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fodder and better value for 6.6m in forwards.

  24. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If I get Jota for Zaha now, it only means one more hit in the future to get rid of him.

  25. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? Any suggestions for improvement/ differential picks would be much appreciated

    Mccarthy
    Robbo Chilwell Dias
    Salah KDB Jota Grealish
    Vardy Watkins Bamford

    Button Bissouma Lowton Ferguson, 0ITB

  26. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best option?

    A) Werner / Vardy / Son / Reece James + 4 points

    B) Vardy / Kane / Son / Soucek

    C) Vardy / Kane / Jota / Reece James

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

      C

  27. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Werner > Vardy ( C )
    B) Save FT & Bruno ( C )

  28. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dias or Cancelo?

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

      Dias

  29. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start Kilman (ars) or Brewster (wba)

  30. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Torres or Jota as Zaha replacement?