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Scoutcast Episode 364 – Differential hunting as the FPL template falters

Joe and Seb are joined by FPL Surgery’s Josh to look at the key issues facing Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 22.

With Harry Kane (£11.1m), Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8) out through injury Fantasy Premier League managers have plenty of cash in the bank.

But with template assets such as Son Heung-min (£9.7m) failing to find the net and Manchester City players continuing to succumb to rotation, should FPL managers be considering less well owned picks?

During the show Joe and Seb’s guest Josh takes his turn to pick a differential and widens the discussion out to include a range of low-owned gems.

Doubling up on assets and targeting unfashionable players with points potential is among the advice offered by Joe, while Seb wonders whether FPL managers need to change their attitude to home and away difficulty, to gain an edge.

Quickly spotting and avoiding well owned assets that are failing to deliver is another strong tactic. Our trio ponder the merits of swerving Spurs attacker Son, who badly needs his strike partner and key creator Kane to support him.

Manchester City are surprisingly offering value in players, such as John Stones (£5.2m). But which of their stars will play each week? The crew assess their minutes over the last ten matches to find out who Pep Guardiola is most likely to put in his side’s starting XI each week.

Partrick Bamford (£6.6m) takes centre stage as Joe, Seb and Josh analyse their eventful Gameweek 21. They also focus on an incredible set of unfortunate circumstances to hit one wildcarding member of the FPL community, in their look back at the previous week.

Fixtures over the next month are frisked and Gameweek 22’s transfer and captaincy plans finish off the show.

Plus, in this latest episode we find out the full story behind Seb’s youthful picture that accompanied the announcement of his additional role as a FFScout Pro-Pundit.

Joe and Seb will be back this Thursday night, when the Scoutcast is next live streamed on Youtube. This time they will be joined by Karam, who this week has unearthing some exciting news about a possible double Gameweek on the horizon for his side Manchester City.

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  1. OBAMA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    start chilwell or coufal?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Chilwell.

    2. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Chilwell probably. I think it will be a low scoring game.

  2. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should I just save my FT?

    Martinez
    Stones Cancelo Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Grealish Soucek Gundogan
    Antonio Bamford

    Forster; Kane, Coufal, Mitchell

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah definitely, looks good

  3. CJ90
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one?

    A) Son
    B) Bamford
    C) Wilson
    D) Calvert-Lewin
    E) Gundogan

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch. DCL for me

    2. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DCL

  4. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you :

    A) Rash > Grealish
    B) Save
    C) Smth else?

    Ederson
    Chilwell, Holding, Cancelo
    Salah, Bruno, Rash, Son, Gundo
    Antonio, Bamford

    Steer, Coufal, Strujik, Brewster

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Get Grealish

    2. myteamissheeeeeeeet
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You think Chilwell will play? I'm getting rid!

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He might. Not sure tho...

  5. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Too much with (C)ancelo? 1.0 ITB and 1 FT

    Martínez
    (C)ancelo - Dias - Stones
    Salah - Mané - Bruno - Maddison - Barnes
    Antonio - Watkins

    (Areola, AWB, Coufal, Brewster)

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good for this week, City fixtures turn after this week though so 3 would be too many for me

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Risky but could be rewarding.

  6. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one to bench this week?

    A) Son
    B) Gundogan
    C) Antonio
    D) Bamford
    E) DCL

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dcl

  7. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one:

    A) Mitchell (new)
    B) Rudiger (tot)

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rudiger. No doubt. Spurs are lacklustre

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        B. Can see it being a nil nil

  8. Bagayokeso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    bench soucek or bamford?

    McCarthy
    Cancelo Dias PVA
    Salah Bruno Gundo Grealish Soucek
    Firmino Antonio

    Johnstone Bamford Chilwell Reguilon

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone looking at a Harrison punt as 5th mid?

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Prefer Barkley in that price range. Could work out though

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes there are a few in that bracket. I'm likely to get Grealish soon though and have Watkins

    2. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good option

  10. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT 2.7m ITB

    Martinez (Forster)
    Cancelo Stones Dallas (Justin Coufal)
    Salah Son Bruno Gundogan (Soucek)
    Antonio Bamford DCL

    A) Son --> Mane (if fit)
    B) Soucek --> Grealish (benching headache)
    C) G2G

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

  11. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I was all set on Tierney to TAA but the possible DGW of City in GW24 and the fact that Liverpool will have to play with two non-natural CB for a period of time kind of changes my mind . I feel like Dias is a better pick what do you think?

    1. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I have Dias so you know how I think

  12. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Chilwell to:
    1. TAA
    2. Thiago Silva
    3. Wan bissaka/Maguire

    1. jernej93
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      3 weeks punt because I will use WC in 25

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      a

  13. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one to play:

    a) Targett (assist pot., but less clean sheet pot.)

    b) Holding (no attacking return pot. but clean sheet)

    c) Dallas (Oop, but no clean sheet pot.)

  14. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Raphinha to Barnes or save FT (and play Justin)?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      save, raphinha should be ok to start

      1. Rex Lapis
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Will you start him ahead of Justin/Soucek?

        1. TheBiffas
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          soucek

          1. Rex Lapis
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

  15. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else looking at Zaha for next few? Fixtures are rediculous

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I’m looking at him. Find him so frustrating to own though!

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just considering a move from Saka to Zaha, at least for the next few until I WC.

      1. Saka Punch
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Honestly I would consider keeping Saka this week. He's back in full training and his form is great - also Wolves look poor atm

        1. Boly Would
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Just wasn't sure about some of those fixtures.
          Would consider Soucek or even Gundogan to Zaha instead to be honest, Gundo would free up a City spot for KDB soon.

    3. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm gonna risk it I think, fixtures to good to ignore.

  16. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    am i mad to back bruno over salah for captaincy this week?

    1. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I keep flipping this... my thought Salah is in better form, harder fixture, Klopp is likely to manage his minutes. Bruno win it 1-2
      I may change my thought again.

  17. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Son
    B) Antonio

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably A you know. Cheslea looking solid, and Spurs were awful last week

    3. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably A, but always scary to bench a premium player.

  18. Endhey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should I play Digne or Dallas? Or play both and bench Gundo?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      gundo could be rested. I'd play both def

      1. Endhey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

  19. Boly Would
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez (Steer)
    Dias Stones AWB Digne (Coufal)
    Bruno Son Gundo Soucek (Saka*)
    Bamford* DCL (Martial)

    1Ft and plenty of dollar ITB - let it roll or do Saka to Barnes / Zaha? Or something else?

    Cheers

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Saka is fit

      1. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That could change things then, cheers

  20. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?
    Martinez (Forster)
    Digne, Cancelo, Cresswell, (Mitchell, Lowton)
    Salah (c), Sterling (vc), Grealish, Bruno, Gundo
    DCL, Antonio, (Watkins)

    Already brought in Cresswell for Chilwell. Is it worth a -4 to upgrade Mitchell to more secure starter so I have bench cover?

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth a -4. Tough between Antonio and Watkins

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yea I want to keep Watkins and Antonio as bench is more important these days but it does make it difficult every week. I've gone Antonio just because I have grealish in there so covering both teams

    2. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No need to take a hit for a defender. I'd start Antonio.

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  21. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Potential moves:

    a) Foden to Barnes
    b) KWP to Rudiger
    c) Roll.

    Cheers!

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C roll. And maybe get Rudiger next week.

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Did cross my mind.

      What about Pep roulette though? Foden could be out.

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who’s on the bench currently?

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Foden, KWP, Strujik

          1. Here's Tom with the We…
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            In that case I would do b.

            1. nolard
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Cheers!

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could also do Foden to Saka, and Lacazette to Vardy next week.

    4. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Did b now.
      Thanks for the help!

  22. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anything noteworthy from Villa press conference?

  23. Supernintendo Chalmers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Have 2ft so how would you feel about doing :

    Chili + Adams + Lowton to Cancelo + DCL + Mitchell for a -4

    McCarthy
    Robbo, Chili*, Dias (Coufal, Lowton)
    Son, Mo, Grealish, Bruno (Soucek)
    Adams*, Antonio, Bam

  24. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one?

    A Dallas (EVE)
    B Saka (wol) - niggle, just returned to training

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Saka for sure

    2. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, +1 for Saka

  25. JayJay96
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    One transfer available - save it ? Recommendations ?

    Martinez
    Dias - Stones - Konsa - Castagne - Rudiger
    Salah - Sterling - Fernandes - Tielemans - Saka
    Antonio - Cavani - Brewster

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cavani to someone

      or

      One of your defenders so a cheap playing one
      Konsa or Castagne, or get Justin

  26. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best Goalkeepers until GW24/25 besides Martinez?

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mendy?

    2. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      After this week, Pope.

    3. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope for me.

  27. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which will score higher in GW22?

    Planning to buy Grealish and Richarlison (due to DGW24) in the coming 2 weeks

    A) Richarlison + Saka (Soucek 1st sub)
    B) Grealish + Saka (Cresswell 1st sub)
    C) Grealish + Soucek

    1. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not much in it, but I like C for dependability.

  28. Gromit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all.

    As usual, my weekly benching conundrum includes Justin and Adams.

    Pick one to bench:

    A) Justin
    B) Cresswell
    C) Adams

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. Miro
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      c

  29. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Moh In Son Out for a -4

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You asking or telling us?

      1. LLoris
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        asking

        1. Here's Tom with the We…
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

  30. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    This time last season City had scored 56 goals - that's a very very nearly a goal more per match than this time.

    Big regret that I brought Gundo in last week. Got weak for the first time this season and followed the herd. He is of course an option but a light blue attacker this season isn't really all that even given price. Just one in 4 matches this season has brought 3 goals hauls for City and even Palace have matched them for 4/5 goal returns.

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I bought him in for KDB GW20 and plan to reverse it when KDB is back

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If you're on budget KdB is a fair call of course but unless things change the idea of a nailed City attacker being a must have doesn't add up without conjunction of form and fixtures.

        The points per minute of Zaha and KdB are worth analysing here