Scout Picks

Gameweek 11 Scout Picks built on Man City attacking triple-up

Manchester City attacking options feature significantly in our Gameweek 11 Scout Picks XI. 

We have used up our full allocation of three players on midfielders and attackers as Fulham come to the Etihad Stadium.

The line-up was selected using David, Neale, Tom and Andy’s Scout Squad submissions from earlier this week.

We are in the 4-4-2 formation for Gameweek 11, coming in at £82.8m, £0.2m below our £83.0m budget.

Goalkeeper

No goalkeeper has made more saves than Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) this season, which helps boost his clean sheet potential against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 11. The West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper has earned two additional points for stops in each of the last two matches, conceding just once in that time. The Baggies have arguably ridden their luck recently but Johnstone is a big part of that, giving him strong points potential this weekend.

Defenders

Ben Chilwell (£6.2m) was chosen as the best defender for Gameweek 11 by three of our Scout Squad pundits but even Andy selected him as the second choice. While Leeds have improved since Kalvin Phillips returned from injury, they have only scored once in each of their last two. That is encouraging for Chelsea, who have the best expected goals conceded (xGC) figure of any team since Gameweek 7. Meanwhile, Chilwell continues to threaten attacking returns, offering the second-most shots in the box among all defenders in that time.

Crystal Palace’s defence has not especially impressed recently but if they are to get only a third clean sheet from their last 19 Premier League matches, a trip to West Bromwich Albion seems a good a time as any. The Baggies have failed to score in five of their last seven. Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) could be the man to benefit from that, producing the joint-most shots of any Crystal Palace player since Gameweek 7.

Tariq Lamptey (£4.8m) earns a place in the Scout Picks as a cost-cutting attacking option for Gameweek 11. Southampton have conceded seven goals across their last three away matches, while Brighton’s returning right wing-back has registered the joint-most penalty-box touches among defenders over their last four matches.

Five Premier League starts in a row and continued injury problems in Leicester’s defence is enough to convince us that Christian Fuchs (£4.5m) can cover their defence, for the time being, operating on the left-hand side of Brendan Rodgers’ three-man defence. Sheffield United have chalked up just one point and one goal at home this season.

Midfielders

Captain poll favourite Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) was always going to make it into the Gameweek 11 Scout Picks, joining the team as the Scout Squad pundits favourite midfielder, chosen as the best option in this position by three of them. The Belgian has registered 16 shots in the last four matches, the second-most among all midfielders, taking him just inches from a goal in his double-figure haul against Burnley last time out. Of course, he combined that with two assists, the product of the second-most total for big chances created since Gameweek 7.

There are three certainties in life. Death, taxes and Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m) registering FPL points in an away match. The Manchester United midfielder is yet to blank on the road this season. In fact, Fernandes still has not scored fewer than 10 points in an away outing in 2020/21, double-digit hauling in each one and averaging 12.5 points per game. While West Ham have earned some defensive interest in recent weeks, they have been fortunate not to concede more often, especially in the last two, against Fulham and Aston Villa.

Riyad Mahrez (£8.3m) has burst onto the Fantasy radar with his Gameweek 10 hat-trick against Burnley and he makes the Scout Picks as Fulham visit the Etihad Stadium. While his most recent haul was the first time he got attacking returns since Gameweek 2, he has ranked fourth among all midfielders for shots on goal since Gameweek 3.

Diogo Jota (£6.9m) is rapidly turning into a viable alternative to Mohamed Salah (£12.2m), especially helpful in a week where De Bruyne and Fernandes were close to “must-own” with their respective fixtures. Over their last four matches, Jota has registered the same number of shots in the box than his Egyptian colleague despite playing fewer minutes, which makes his superior figures for shots on target and big chances created all the more impressive.

Forwards

Jamie Vardy (£10.3m) should make the most of facing Sheffield United in Gameweek 11. The Blades are the only team yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season and, while Vardy disappointed against Fulham, he has been a different animal away from home in 2020/21. 80.3% of his Fantasy points have come on the road so far, at an average of 10.6 points per away game.

Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m) completes our Manchester City triple-up for Gameweek 11. The Brazilian looks set for another Premier League start after a midweek rest and he has returned in both home matches he has played in this season.

Substitutes

Alex McCarthy (£4.6m) has offered excellent, arguably fixture-proof, form this season. He has pulled in 9.1 points per million spent thus far.

James Justin (£4.9m) offers a little more attacking threat in the Leicester defence, although proved too pricy to fit into the budgeted XI.

Scott Dann (£4.4m) acts as a cheaper alternative into the Crystal Palace defence for a favourable fixture, having added goal threat to his game of late.

Four of Pedro Neto‘s (£5.6m) six attacking returns this season have come in the last four matches while Liverpool have just one Premier League clean sheet at Anfield so far.

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 11:

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.

asquishypotato secured a close-fought victory over the Scout Picks in Gameweek 10, winning by a 73-72 score-line. 

That pulled another one back for the Community Champions, who trail the Scout Picks 6-4 this season.

Camzy takes us on for Gameweek 11, opting for a 3-4-3 formation of Johnstone; Dias, Keane, Furlong; Mané (vc), Son, Ziyech, Mount; Werner (c), Jesus, Calvert-Lewin.

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

1,190 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fer Fuch's Ake
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Robertson + Foden --> Reece James + Mahrez (-4)

    What would you grade this dubious transfer?

    1. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I like it.

    2. Pickle juice
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Foden could easily haul

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        this not keen on this especially for a hit

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

      Yeah it's pretty good imo

      1. Fer Fuch's Ake
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        They both feel like lateral moves and just short term, but I'm too fed up with Foden's benching. Ib4 Foden hat trick

  2. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So Martinez -> McCarthy for -4
    Is it really more like -2?

    1. Pickle juice
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Defo

      1. Pukkipartyy
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Would u do it?

        1. Pickle juice
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

    2. DagheMunegu
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You'll need a CS to win 2 pts

      1. Pukkipartyy
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        True. Not doing it.

      2. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        But then you haven’t got a keeper that’s absolutely shipping goals

  3. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you keep ferran torres this week ???

    1. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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

    Mahrez started 8 of the last 9 PL games - most nailed city attacker after KDB and Jesus (when agueros out)

    1. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dont Jinx it 😀

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

      Are you sure?

    3. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      7/9 actually but yes seems to be a fav of pep atm

  5. Timothy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    McCarthy Ryan
    Chillwell Reguilon Semedo Targett Mitchell
    Ziyech Son Fernandes(C) Zaha Grealish
    Bamford Kane Calvert-Lewin

    1 ft and 0.7 bank.

    Any idea? I think Mitchell->Dallas/Balbuena/Bednarek/Clyne....

    1. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Save. You´ll be wanting Salah next week...
      gtg

  6. Couch Potato
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Front 8.....

    KDB/Bruno/Son/Zaha/Bissouma
    Kane/DCL/Brewster

    Would you go.....

    A: 352 with Bissouma as 5th mid?

    OR

    B: 343 with Brewster as 3rd striker?

  7. Westfield Irons ⭐️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins, Son > KDB, Brewster (-4) ?

    McCarthy - Steer
    Dallas - Coufal - Kilman - Lascelles - Mitchell
    Salah - Bruno - Son - Grealish - Soucek
    Vardy - DCL - Watkins

    (money ITB for DCL, Soucek > Bamford, Jota next week)

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldnt lose son before arsenal, 100% no for me

      1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Ajax Hamsterdam.
        Would you do Grealish > Mahrez for free instead?
        (if you were me)

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          yes. gl

  8. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is Martinez to Mendy worth -4? Or is the answer no stupid. Villa will have 2 gws in the future and it would be useful to have Martinez for a future date and not have Mendy in your goal taking up a Chelsea spot you fool

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      And Leeds could easily get a goal tomorrow anyway. I'd never take a -4 on a GK.

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

      I think upgrading your second keeper is more sensible. Steer to Johnstone here to free up that third Villa spot for the doubles (prolly Watkins)

  9. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Play
    A. Lamptey (SOT)
    B. Soucek (MAN U)

    1. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

  10. FPLGeezer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Best move for my team.

    A) Barkley > Raphinia

    B) Wilson > Bamford

    C) Both for -4 (not best fixture this week but could pay off with the upcoming run of fixtures)

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

      B.

    2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  11. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Leaning towards getting Salah one week early, otherwise have to play Taylor and Bissouma, or field 10 players if Kane´s out.

    So pls, toughts?

    A) Save
    B) Grealish + Kane to Salah + 6.2 (Banford??) (Will not loose value on Grealish, can get him later.)
    C) Other

    Ramsdale
    Dias KWP Targett** (Taylor, Ferguson)
    KDB Fernandes Jota Grealish** (Bissouma)
    Kane Vardy Dcl

    1FT. 0 Itb

    1. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Tough, Kane could easily haul vs ARS so would not do B

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

        Salah can haul against Wolwes either.

        1. Fer Fuch's Ake
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          don't think it would cover a -4 if you're taking a hit

    2. FPLGeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'd lean towards A as sure Kane will play. 2 FTs could be very handy next week if Salah a must have.

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

        Ty.

  12. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Last call for the cancelo replacement:

    A james (che double up)
    B other city defender

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

      Keep. Dont even Know if he s first choice left back.

  13. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    no idea what to do so will probably save and more likely play with 10 men unless saiss or mitchell start

    otherwise would saiss to fofana look like a good move ? thanks

    1. OneJuan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have Kilman and Mings. Similar predicament.

  14. Westfield Irons ⭐️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How many hits are you taking this week?
    What do you think the average will be?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      hard to say. i m taking none. nice subbuteo picture by the way 🙂

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just a -4 for me

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      -4 here

    4. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      None. Average probably about -2 points overall, less in the top 10K.

  15. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance of the snow causing games to be called off?

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

      Minimal

  16. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    JamesR >>

    1. Mahrez
    2. KDB (-4)

    Cheers

    1. OneJuan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I went for Mahrez. Will be watching from behind the couch

    2. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      JamesR could get something vs BUR so not a slam dunk transfer

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I know for sure

  17. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Planning next week

    Bellerin + Son + DCL - - - Dallas + Salah + Bamford (-4)

    A) Play Bellerin, if prices change no Bamford (+0.1 price - Adams, +0.2 price - Wellbeck)
    B) Bellerin to Dallas now, and go Bamford safely
    C) Forget this prices, Robbo downgrade and keep DCL

  18. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Gtg? 0.1 ITB, 0 hits taken and 0 FT's.
    Play Brewster over any of these?

    McCarthy
    Robertson - Chilwell - Cresswell - Lamptey
    (K)DB - Fernandes - Son - Bowen
    Vardy - Bamford

    (Martínez, Brewster, Mitchell, Grealish)

  19. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Currently own Martinez & Forster, 2FT, 0.3ITB

    A. Martinez to McCarthy and roll the other transfer
    B. Martinez to Johnstone and roll the other transfer
    C. Martinez & Forster to Johnstone and Meslier

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

      Keep Martinez, two doubles coming up! Upgrade Forster to Johnstone if you can find some cash with another good move in your team

  20. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Jiminez to:
    A: Vardy
    B: Jesus

    cheers

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        thanks

  21. Plant Based FPLer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Price, team, and fixture aside, picking Fuchs is, well, disgraceful! He was SO bad last match against Fulham. All us Vardy captainers were watching glumly as Fuchs and Foffana missed their 5 meter passes left and right, giving Leicester no chance (for a rout, at least).

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

      Kind of agree with this

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

      Over doing disgraceful a bit.

      1. Plant Based FPLer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I know. It's just that if anyone saw him play last week, then said this week they're transferring him in, then something is awry.

    3. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fuchs is awful.

  22. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Captain KDB or Mahrez?

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

      The nailed on one with pens

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ok thanks

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

      Mahrez if you have both

    3. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KDB (because you need to consider if Vardy or Bruno do well if given the arnband and play a shield C this week, Mahrez too risky when KDB, Vardy and Bruno could haul for captainers) IMO!

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

      Sooo tempted by Mahrez. Probably go with KDB Zthough.

  23. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Grealish and Rashford -----> Jota and mahrez (-4)

    Yes or no ?

    1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good moves - do it

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

      Yeigh

  24. tafrère
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    It's funny how popular Mahrez is since his hat trick. We all knew he could explode any given gameweek. Doesn't change the fact that he's not a good fpl option in this City team.

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

      Ssh don't tell 'em

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      As long as he hauls this week it don't matter because he'll be Salah the next week.

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

        So long as you have 4m

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Why else would i say he'll be Salah next week

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

      Shhh don’t give away any more hints his value is flying

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

      Yeah who would want a guy coming off a hatty against the worst defence. Dreadful call

  25. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What to do? Play with no GK? Maybe transfer out Cancelo?
    1 FT and 0 ITB

    Martinez*
    James Dias Cancelo Justin
    Salah KDB(c) Jota
    Bamford DCL Vardy

    Steer* Soucek Dallas Grealish*

    1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would hold a transfer, give Cancelo one more week, you have a decent bench and might want to do DCL+Cancelo out next week?

  26. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    wilson to adams for a hit?? (already have DCL and Bamford)

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not for a hit.

  27. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Chances that Newcastle's gameweek 12 will also be postponed?
    Own Wilson and don't know to sell or hold 🙁

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

      You won’t know before the deadline if that is any help.

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Damn... thanks btw!

    2. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      same worries. Want to do wilson to adams for a hit (have dcl and bamford)

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Depends if there are anymore cases I suppose

  28. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just going with 10. Think I’m going to save and ride it out. Gtg?

    Coufal Chilwell Justin
    Salah KDB Bruno Romeo
    Kane Bamford DCL

    (Steer Martinez) Mitchell Grealish Douglas. 0.2ITB. 1FT.

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

      Romeo?

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

      May as well.

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      GTG

  29. Louis123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any help lads would be great.

    A ) Son keep
    B ) Son - Mahrez
    C ) Son DCL - Mahrez Jesus -4
    D ) Barkley DCL - Mahrez Adams -4

    Already have Bruno, Jota, Kane & Werner.

    Most hits wins. Many thanks.

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

      A

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      B

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

      A

    5. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      D

    6. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    7. Couch Potato
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

  30. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Start one:

    A. Soucek (MUN)
    B. Neco Williams (WOL)

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

      B

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate! Anyone else have an opinion?