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Scoutcast Episode 360 – Opportunities for FPL managers during Blank Gameweek 18

Joe is joined by Karam and new regular Scoutcast host Seb to try to make sense of the fixture change impacting on Gameweek 18.

Content creators are having a tough time of late. As soon as a video or podcast is painstakingly researched and presented, a major announcement changes everything. Lately, that has been due to COVID-19, with players forced to isolate and games postponed.

This time around the Scoutcast has escaped such changes by scheduling its latest episode last night (Monday, January 11), just hours after it emerged that Tottenham’s game with Aston Villa on Wednesday had been put back due to COVID-19 concerns.

Instead, Jose Mourinho’s troops will take on Fulham in a hastily rearranged game that falls far more kindly in the Gameweek for owners of Spurs stars Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.8m).

Understandably, this important fixture change tops the bill in a show that marks the debut for Seb as the Scoutcast’s new regular co-host with Joe.

Also joining this week is Karam, who has had his own experience with coronavirus recently. He reveals how he was been isolating after a positive test and thankfully is now fighting fit to once again tackle this most irregular of seasons.

Our trio reveal their Gameweek 18 plans and the players they are targeting. Joe has already pressed the button on his Free Hit chip but Karam only needs one or two transfers to field a credible side. Meanwhile, Seb is Free Hit-curious, and undecided on whether to deploy this chip.

Differentials during this limited set of fixtures are also taken in. Are Wolves and Everton players being unfairly neglected?

Elsewhere, Arsenal’s low owned gems are scrutinised and long-term fixtures are frisked in a show that aims to ensure Fantasy Premier League managers are well prepared for today’s Gameweek 18 deadline.

The Scoutcast will return on Thursday night, when Joe, Seb and their guest will dust off their notes once again and focus on the coming weekend’s Double Gameweek 19.

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  1. turd ferguson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which scores more?

    A -Maguire & Rashford
    B - Lacazette & wilson

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

      B, BUR at home sometimes a bumpy ride

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        United have a great record at Turf Moor

    2. alsybach
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

  2. asdf_1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Everytime i get arsenal players, it ends in tears. I honestly can see a 1-0 palace.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      tierney assist to laca... id take it

      1. asdf_1
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        i meant a palace win, but i hope what you said happens.

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          read it wrong... oops

  3. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Already got KDB and Cancelo.

    Dias or Gundogan?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      dias

    2. alsybach
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundo

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

      Dias. I find the Gundo hype strange - no guaranteed minutes and if he starts he could be defensive if Jesus slots back in. Foden is a better option if you have a good first sub, but still the risk of being subbed on for a 1 pointer

    4. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gund

  4. The Habib Beyes
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A little stuck without a keeper on the blank gameweek. Is it really worth a -4 to get DDG in for McCarthy? Or just go without

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just leave it

    2. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma

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

      Go Without - No United clean sheets away from home this season

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You should get two extra games next two weeks so i'd do it.

    5. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No chance McCarthy will be ready?

      1. 2OLEgend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The SOU - LEE game might be prosponed

  5. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you prefer for this week and the DGW?

    a) Grealish & Lacazette
    b) Saka & Vardy

    Probably won't be keeping Lacazette or Vardy long term. My leaning is for A as I prefer Grealish over Vardy

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B. You don't know if Jack has Covid.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That's a good point
        If all things are equal and Grealish doesn't have Covid then what would be your preference?

        1. The Habib Beyes
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I prefer Vardy. Saka is an absolute steal at his price and Vardy double is something I'm sweating about not cashing in

          1. John Nerdelbaum
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks - I like Saka as a pick
            After switching Kane to Vardy when Vardy had Fulham I've been a little bit underwhelmed by him as a pick.
            Would mean a Kane and Vardy double up

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

          Probably just about B, as I like Vardy for the double.

    2. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B, Villa assets are risky at the moment.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Tom

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all

  6. tom2224
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    RMFHT:

    De Gea
    Tierney Dias Regulion
    Saka KDB B. Fernandes Son
    Lacazette Kane (C) Wilson

    Subs: Forster Mitchell Struijk Alzate

    0.0 ITB

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

    RMFHT

    Darlow
    Cancelo, Dias, Tierney, Dier
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Saka
    Kane, Wilson
    Bench 4.0, 3,9, Smith-Rowe, Brewster

    G2G? Second guessing Darlow&Wilson and having both Saka&Smith-Rowe.

  8. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    decided to hold FH and take a -12 to get this team as had 2 FTs - what do you reckon? Transfered out in *

    Lloris
    Dias AWB
    KDB Bruno Son Saka
    Kane

    Current team:

    McCarthy* Button
    Robbo* Balbuena Dallas* Ferguson CTaylor
    Salah* Bruno Son Raphina Soucek*
    Kane Bam DCL

    1. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      -12.. ouch

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yea you could consider it a - 6 though given these players would blank otherwise.. will get min 2 pts each

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd FH tbh 12 points plus whatever the extra 3 players get you is probably worth using the chip for

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yea i thought about it; the issue is I lose 2 FT and by transfering instead of FH i can get some DGW players in as well...but i get what you mean, tough

    3. alsybach
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FH

  9. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best DGW defender option 4.6 and under (not WHU)?

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Alioski if Leeds still have a DGW after this weekend

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh, no real obvious choice.

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

    News on Taylor?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      i think tweets said ok... could be wrong

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Touch and go apparently
      It's doubtful

    3. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dyche said he’s «touch and go» which means he’s out for 1-2 weeks

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

      Thanks! Hopefully back for dgw then

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on that? How would you complete it with 6.7ITB?

    Lloris/4.0
    Cancelo/AWB/Tierney/3.9/3.9
    KDB/Son/Bruno/X/4.3
    Kane/Laca/Wilson

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      some TV there. Dias in for 3.9
      Smith Rowe as 4th mid & go 433?
      Sub GK to playing 4.5 as cover

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah can't decide between 433 and 343

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          what 4th mid you thinking in 343?

          1. Atimis
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Saka or Gundo

            1. kennethrhcp
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              any thoughts on the double City defence?

              any which way you go you've funds to bulk up the bench just as cover

              1. Atimis
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Double def is tempting tbh

  12. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this minimizing bench FH draft?

    Lloris
    Cancelo Yedlin Tierney AitNouri
    ESR KDB Sterling Bruno Son
    Kane

    4.0 Kilman Brewster Davis

  13. alsybach
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi peeps!
    I’ve got this attack this week but who to bench!?

    Son/KDB/Fernandez/Saka/Foden
    Lacazette/Kane/Wilson

    Bench
    A) Wilson
    B) Saka
    C) Foden

    Thankyou

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

      C

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

      Downgrade A and upgrade def

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

        C*

    3. tom2224
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice problem to have but would probably have to say Saka.

  14. Your Man With The Hair
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pick two for this GW

    A) Cancelo
    B) Foden
    C) Saka

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

      AC

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

      AC

    3. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      AC

    4. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Unanimous, thanks!

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

    Hi guys which one this week only

    A) DDG, Dier/Holding Stones
    B) Darlow Holding Cancelo

    Currently prefer B but know its more risky with Darlow

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  16. BERGKOP
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On a FH. Which option is better?

    a) Dias - Rashford (4-5-1)
    or
    b) Gundo - Laca (3-5-2)

    Thanks!

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

      A easy

  17. Mr-Inbetween
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Sanchez the cheapest playing keeper for this week?

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      yeah

    3. Mr-Inbetween
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers

  18. fplconte
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Does anybody know if Brewster is likely to start tonight? I'm not sure if he was rested or dropped at the weekend?

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

      Possibly. Check Team News.

  19. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Plz Which is better for FH ?
    A- Leno - AWB - Stones - Laca
    B- DDG - Tierney - Cancelo - Wilson

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  20. chrhughes
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A) Rashford, Wilson, Smith-Rowe
    B) Neto, Lacazette, Saka
    C) Rashford, Saka, AWB

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

  21. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH team okay? Will Sterling play? Thanks

    Darlowe
    Cancello Tierney Saiss
    KDB Sterling Bruno Son Saka
    Kane Wilson

  22. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford has 59 points in 7 away games this season, pretty good away record I must say

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Returns in every away game

    2. Mr-Inbetween
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting, hadn't noticed that, looks like he is actually yet to blank away this season..

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I like Rashford and think he'll score well today.

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

      Burnley is very underestimated on this site. I'm expecting a 1-0 game. There's a reason why experts aren't going for Rashford

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

    Any news on Sterling?

    1. fplconte
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pep PC at 130

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

        Cheers

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

    If you own KDB, Kane, Son, Bruno, Arsenal def, City def and are not free hitting, the main threats to your rank as it stands are:

    Neto
    Zaha
    Wilson
    A second City def

    After the FTs and FHs who is getting added to that list? Laca, Saka, Rashford, Spurs def? Any more?

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Playing GK + United def - think they'll keep a cs. So it adds up to a point deficit, but is it enough to save FH?

  25. Daniel83
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know if Aguero is still self isolating? If so that makes Jesus a tempting FH option...

  26. Gonzola
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A: Kane + Saka

    or

    B: Rashford + Laca

    Help appreciated.

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

    Hi all. Is Leeds v Southampton expected to be further in the season now or is is being dropped into 18?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0 chance it drops into 18 now. Still can stay in 19 if Shrewsbury forfeit or it might get moved later in the season.

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

        Cheers.

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

      Depends on Shrewsbury Covid test results

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        But more likely to be moved further into the calendar

  28. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who to get on FH (have Cancelo):

    1. Dias
    2. Gundogan

    Thanks

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same Q...I'm on Dias atm but seriously considering Gundo

    2. Dosh
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Foden

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

      Dias

  29. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best option over next 2 gamewweks?

    A) Robertson / Saka / Antonio

    B) Robertson / Soucek / Lacazette

    C) AWB / Saka / Vardy -4

    D) Lindelof / Rashford / Wilson -8

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

    A) Saïss, Sterling and Wilson
    B) Stones, Rashford and Lacazette

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

      B

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

      B