Scout Picks

Gameweek 22 Scout Picks built on Man United and Man City assets

Assets from Manchester City and Manchester United form the spine of our Gameweek 22 Scout Picks team.

We have chosen three City players as they visit Burnley and two Fantasy Premier League assets from Man United.

This XI of our favourite players for Gameweek 22 has been chosen by Scout Squad pundits DavidTomAndy and Neale.

We line up in a 3-5-2 formation this week and come in bang on our budget of £83.0m.

GOALKEEPER

West Brom’s Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) is our pick in goal ahead of a favourable fixture in Gameweek 22. The Baggies’ shot-stopper has made the most saves in the division with 85 so combines clean sheet and bonus point potential. His side face off against Sheffield United, who have scored the fewest goals in the Premier League this season.

DEFENDERS

Cancelo finally delivers big haul as Gündogan shines in KDB's absence 1

After a rest at the weekend, Joao Cancelo (£6.0m) looks nailed-on to start for Man City against Burnley. The Portuguese defender has been one of City’s key creative assets this season, fashioning 30 chances and five big chances. The Citizens also have a fantastic record against Burnley, holding an aggregate score of 23-1 over their last six meetings.

We head across Manchester and into Stretford for our next pick of Harry Maguire (£5.5m). The Red Devils’ captain has had the most attempts in the box of any defender with 23, suggesting he has been lucky not to add to his two-goal tally this season. Man United play an injury-hit Southampton side who have only scored two goals in their last four games, leaving potential at both ends of the pitch.

Rob Holding (£4.5m) takes up the final spot in our defence after some impressive performances in the heart of Arsenal’s backline. The Gunners defence has posted five clean sheets in their last six games, with Holding being awarded six bonus points over that time.

MIDFIELDERS

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Back in form, Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) regains his place in our midfield. The Egyptian King looks to have rediscovered his goalscoring touch, netting four goals in his last three games. With team-mate Sadio Mané (£11.9m) an injury doubt, Wednesday’s game could again see Salah deployed in a more central role closer to the goal.

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) also takes up a spot in midfield due to his record against bottom-half teams. The England winger is well-known as a flat-track bully and has scored five goals and set-up five assists this season against bottom-half teams.

We’re backing Bruno Fernandes (£11.4m) to return to his FPL best after his recent mini-drought. Despite blanking in four of his last five games, Fernandes has still had the most shots, the most shots on target and has the highest expected goal involvement (xGI) of any midfielder over the last six Gameweeks, suggesting his good form should return soon.

Leicester’s Harvey Barnes (£6.9m) has flown largely under the radar this season despite showing some excellent form. The Foxes midfielder has posted attacking returns in six of his last seven games and is still owned by only 7.9% of players, making him a great differential pick.

Ilkay Gündogan (£5.8m) completes our City picks ahead of a trip to Burnley. The budget midfielder has scored the most goals of all FPL midfielders in the last six Gameweeks and only Sadio Mané has had more shots in the box, showing the German midfielder offers goalscoring potential at a rock-bottom price.

FORWARDS

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) leads the line for the Scout Picks as Everton visit Leeds. The frontman, who has suffered from a lack of service in recent weeks, should find opportunities against the leaky Leeds defence. Only West Brom have conceded more goals and more shots in the box than the Yorkshire outfit this season, which should give Calvert-Lewin a great chance to end his goal drought.

Patrick Bamford (£6.6m) punished doubters with a 15-point haul in his last game against Leicester and we’re backing him for more returns against the Toffees. Bamford has continually made a mockery of his low FPL price this season. He has had the most attempts of any FPL forward in the box and only Harry Kane (£11.1m) can better his goal tally. Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) is the only forward with a better expected goals (xG) rating than Bamford.

SUBSTITUTES

  • Aaron Ramsdale (£4.6m)
  • James Justin (£5.1m)
  • Luke Shaw (£4.8m)
  • Michail Antonio (£6.6m)

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 we use Fantasy Football Scout data 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 22:

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  1. Enes_Sahini1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone need to go lads?

    Martinez
    Robbo Chilwell Cancelo Justin
    Son Grealish Salah Fernandes
    Bamford Antonio

    McCarthy Dallas Adams Stephens

    0.1 in the bank 2 free transfers

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tricky. One of your Sts can go.

    2. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      With 2FT id consider ditching Chilwell. Wont be nailed under Tuchel

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Chilwell and Adams.

    4. Enes_Sahini1
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      thanks lads

  2. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    play Martinez or Johnstone

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Scouts went for Johnstone so go the other way

    2. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m on this too.

      I’ve lost hope with Johnstone but it is Sheffield United. Tough, I’m stuck

    3. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Johnstone for me

    4. Chief Break-Everything
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I went Martinez. Last week I benched him.. and paid the price.

    5. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Johnstone.

    6. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      cheers all

  3. 50pipsDaily
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane out for Antonio or DCL?

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think I'd get Antonio

    2. Sarri-ball
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dcl hope everton v city double 24

  4. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Time to attack top 10k
    Saving FT

    Martinez
    Holding Cancelo Justin
    Salah Grealish Bruno Gundog
    Antonio DCL Bamby

    Soucek Coufal Chilwell

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Let's go!!!

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        lekker, kan nou weer dop koop!

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Dankie tog ja!! Onnosele fkn inperking kak reëls

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Attacking top 500k though... LOL

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nou spam ek jou post, maar kyk gou op vorige blad my span en help asb?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        ok, sal gou check

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B(grealish)

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Eerlik wat ek wou doen, dankie

  5. JamieC180
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Particularly tricky one this week.

    McCarthy
    Dias, Cancelo, Justin
    Salah, Fernandes, Son, Grealish
    DCL, Bamford, Wilson
    (Steer, Mitchell, Soucek, Coufal)
    2 FTs, 1.6 ITB.

    Considering Steer to Martinez, but I'd have to move him on soon after to have funds for Son to KDB.
    Is holding and wasting a transfer totally insane?

    Cheers!

  6. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Arent you guys scared salah might not start?

    I have him,but tempted not to cpt him..

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He will, he needs to build up confidence.
      Its not an easy game and they need to be ready for City.
      Its also pointless to rest him and then be 10 points behind City

    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      All depends if Mane is fit. If Mane is injured no chance Salah is rested.

    3. threeputt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not convinced he'll start either with the City game coming up, I think it all depends on if Mane starts, if Mane is out then Salah defo starts imo

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

      Can't rule it out but I think Klopp will want to keep the momentum going. Has there been any news on Mane yet?

  7. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will Bamford play?
    Sorry if its asked previously

    1. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very likely

    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only a dead leg. I'd be surprised if he didn't start

    3. FPL_ UP_Down
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes !
      Pickford injured

    4. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks lads

  8. King Drogba11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who’s the highest scoring mid until GW26 ?

    I’m backing Bruno personally.

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

    Switching Kane out this week. Probably to Watkins. Is it worth a -4 to also switch Foden to Stirling? 2.3 ITB. Can’t believe it is so hard to spend money!!

    Martinez (4.0)
    Cancelo, Chilwell, Digne (Coufal, C.Taylor)
    Salah(c), Son, Gundo, Soucek, Foden
    Kane, Antonio, DCL

    1. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep like those moves.

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not worth the -4

  10. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on gundo does he start 2morow or rested before liverpool?

  11. karljkadak
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez
    Dias, Digne, Dier
    Salah, Gundo, Bruno, Son, Soucek
    Antonio, DCL
    Bench: Sanchez, Coufal, Mitchell, Brewster
    1 FT, 3.7 ITB

    G2G? Soucek to Grealish? Brewster to Watkins?

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How is the team looking? bench in the correct order?

    0FT 6.7itb
    Martinez
    Stones Cancelo Digne
    Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha
    Bamford DCL Antonio
    (Johnstone Soucek Holding Cresswell)

  13. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gundo captain again? 5-0?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good choice but depends if Jesus starts. Only a theory but Gundo a better option with a false 9 rather than a proper striker as a focal point. Mins could be managed for the Liverpool game

    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m guessing a 2-0 victory but still a good option.

  14. seanmcging
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bit of a benching headache after transferring in Grealish for Soucek.

    Front 8:
    Salah/Barnes/Bruno/Grealish/Sterling
    Bamford/DCL/Antonio

    Who to bench:

    A) Barnes
    B) Bamford
    C) DCL
    D) Antonio

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tricky one.

      I'd bench Antonio but put him first on your bench so if Bamford doesn't make it he'll play instead.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        For anyone considering Antonio on the bench, they should think again

        West Ham over the last four GWs (when he came back to the starting XI):

        Big Chances Scored (1st)
        Goals Scored (2nd)
        Goals from inside the box (2nd)
        Goals from set plays (2nd)
        Big Chances Total (3rd)

        https://twitter.com/FPLCanuck/status/1356329724772028422?s=19

  15. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Chilwell > ?

    a) Stones
    b) Dias

    Already have Cancelo

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias for me. Think he's more nailed generally

      1. disarrays11
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dias

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias

  16. icanseethroughyou
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez (Forster)
    Maguire, Justin, Digne, Dias (Saiss)
    Salah (c), Fernandes (v), Foden, Maddison , (Soucek)
    DCL Bamford (Welbeck)

    Intending to roll transfer this week. GTG?

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      gtg

  17. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    G2G? In thinking maybe Dier out to Dawosn/Maguire/Holding/Coufal?

    Martinez
    Dias Cancelo Dallas
    Grealish Fernandes Sterling (C) Salah Son
    Antonio Watkins

    Subs: Brewster, Dier, Mitchell

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like Maguire as a pick particularly I think

  18. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Seems like majority of the crowd are going with salah (c) but could he get rested/limited mins. Bit of fixture congestion and big game against city coming up

    Have sterling who's just gotten his rest...

    1. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If I had Sterling I’d definitely captain him.

  19. Blame it on Traore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon guys. Soucek to Gundogan? Thanks a lot

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Short term yes, long term no.
      City tricky fictures after this one but Gundo has penalty duty in absence of KDB.
      Once KDB is back he won't and will probably play lower.

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. That's the thing. Tough fixtures coming up. And West Ham have some easier ones. It's a tricky call. Cheers mate.

  20. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play 1:

    A) Digne
    B) Holding

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A. Just for the attacking threat in that Leeds fixture. No Pickford either, so that has to enhance his clean sheet potential!

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Holding safe 6 points or Digne higher attacking ceiling - I always side with the attacking defender

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

      Cheers!

  21. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:

    a) Bamford (EVE)
    b) Son (CHE)
    c) DCL (lee)

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

      Probably B tbh

  22. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Seems like Mane is still out, so Salah a safe bet this GW.

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Indeed, my cap. Plays better if he doesn't need to share the spotlight.

  23. storr84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start-

    A, Raphina
    B, Antonio

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

      B

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  24. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you play Chilwell vs TOT(A) over any of this XI?

    Stones Cancelo Robbo
    Son Bruno Salah Gundo
    Antonio Watkins DCL

    Im tempted to bench Son for Chilwell, Spurs have looked awful going forward and if Chilwell doesnt play Im fairly sure he wont get a cameo

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, GTG. Spurs were poor but bound to try to react + Son is on penas now Kane is gone.

  25. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Since GW15, Soucek hasn't gone more than 2 gameweeks, without scoring. As Bruce Buffer would say, IT'S TIME

  26. AndyRJones
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Very Very Simple Question??

    Play Son or Watkins!!!

    Spurs are just cack but Son is their only glimmer of hope
    Watkins will get chances against West Ham

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Too close to call, benching son just feels wrong to me. If spurs scores he'll be involved and he's on penas.
      Watkins solid fixture, but could go either way.

      1. AndyRJones
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        My team is as follows

        Martinez (Areola)
        Stones Cancelo Wan Bissaka (Coufal) (Dunk)
        Salah Son Gundo Bruno Maddison
        DCL Bamford (Watkins)

        Got a few mil in the bank but i can't see what to change its simply Watkins or Son or hope Bamford doesn't play and this conversation is moot

  27. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

  28. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hey fam! Save FT & GTG?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Maguire Coufal
    Sterling(C) Bruno Son Gundogan
    Firmino DCL Antonio

    Areola Burke Targett Mitchell

  29. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Bamford fit to start?
    Also AVL blank every 3 home games so I'm starting Coufal

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No news yet. But Everton is no easy opposition and since Rodrigo is out I don't think Leeds have many other options

  30. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Mane fit?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No.