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

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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. Trendsetters
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Those with foden . What's the thinking ...
    Have double city Def.
    Was thinking of out for grelish...
    Does he start do ye think ?

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

      I am in the exact same boat as you. I personally dont think he starts and also although I have him not his biggest fan anyways.

      It just depends whether it is worth a transfer with the v likely double gameweek coming up.

      If i transfer I am leaning towards Grealish

      1. Trendsetters
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have suchek first sub too..
        Having watched in the last few games..he has been glued to the left side..and out of the action.. almost making space for others ..

  2. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane to Watkins for a -4 or play Lookman?

  3. Tekkerslovakiaftw
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench
    A) Son
    B) DCL
    C) Gundogan

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

    Mane, Gundogan > Sterling, Barnes (-4)?

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

      Starting to get tempted by the same except Harrison not Barnes as I will probably bench that 5th spot

  5. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes here? Got 9.9m in the bank after doing KDB & Kane > Gundo & DCL. Feels a waste having so much in the bank..

    Martinez
    Dias - Stones - Holding
    Salah - Bruno - Gundo - Soucek
    DCL - Antonio - Bamford

    Bench: Meslier - Dier - Coufal - Smith Rowe

    1. Ritchies Magic Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Smith-Rowe to Sterling and bench Soucek?

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

    Budget to mid striker, NOT Bamford or Antonio?

    A) DCL (not confident at all)
    B) Watkins
    C) Wilson
    D) Adams
    E) Someone else

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

    KDB "weeks away"...

  8. wanaj84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one

    Son
    Bamford
    Antonio
    Dcl
    Gundogan
    Helpppp

    1. Ritchies Magic Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      err maybe Gundo - not convinced he keeps hauling

  9. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 weeks ago - FFS community: Gundogan is amazing the greatest player ever he is essential.

    FFS community after 1 blank: Gundogan -> Bissouma -12?

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

      Is that a yes or a no!?

      Knees weak, arms are heavy.

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

        depends if ur palms are sweaty ?

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

          They are! But shirt's still clean.

  10. Champione
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings > Antonio? 2 FT, 0.0 ITB. Suggestions?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Shaw
    Salah Bruno Son Gundogan
    Ings DCL Bamford

    McCarthy Digne Targett Lookman

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

    Who to start?

    Coufal (AVL - A)
    Dallas (EVE - H)
    Dier (CHE - H)

    Cheers guys

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas

  12. Aster
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench two:

    A) Saka
    B) Soucek
    C) Pereira
    D) Son

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      AB

  13. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really stuck on how to set up, currently on this:

    Martinez,
    Dias, Stones, Coufal
    (S)alah, Grealish, Gundo, Bruno, Mane
    Bamford, Antonio

    (Peacock, DCL, Mitchell, Dunne)

    2.3 ITB

    Start Mane and hope he plays?

    Start DCL or Antonio?

  14. Bolt Vanderhuge
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    With Gundo due a rest, thinking of Gundo>Eze with New and Leeds up next.
    Or Soucek or hold?

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

      Wow

  15. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mane out then?

  16. VaVaVoom14
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    who gets more points in the next few weeks in order:

    1) Raphinha
    2) Grealish
    3) Trent
    4) Soucek

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

      trent

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

        Grealish

  17. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have 3 City-players. Would you do Mane and Gundogan to Sterling and Grealish for -4?

    1. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why sell Gundo?

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

        To make room for more explosive Sterling. Gundogan mayby due a rest as well

    2. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Considering the same move

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

      City's next fixtures are pretty poor after Bur...comfortable going all-in on City? (im considering getting sterling in too)

  18. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one:

    A) Dallas
    B) Chilwell
    C) Coufal

  19. Scotty Dog
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Been seeing a few comments stating Gundogan not starting, is there anything to this?

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

      Yes: insanity

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

        It’s pure speculation

        There is no more chance he is rested than any other week

    2. Scotty Dog
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1. Scotty Dog
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers =)

  20. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Except from the games vs Fulham and Newcastle,Leeds has scored at home 4 goals in 7 games.

  21. jammie26
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon, play Watkins or Antonio?

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio

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

      watkins

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

    Any further news on Saka on his late fitness test?

  23. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) roll transfer
    B) Soucek, Martial > Salah(c), Brewster(-4)

    Leno
    Stones AWB Holding
    Bruno Sterling Gundogan Son
    DCL Bamford
    (Meslier Dallas Soucek Coufal)

  24. mjh92
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    9.3M to spend on a 5th midfielder, with the plan to play all 5 for the next few weeks. Who is the best option to go for?

    Midfield at the moment:

    Grealish, Fernandes, Sterling, Maddison, Bissouma (being transferred out)

  25. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gundogan or Antonio

  26. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Holding or Cresswell ?

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

      hold

  27. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    would you do son to sterling for free?

  28. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start one: Gundogan or Brewster?

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

      lol

    2. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

    3. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Come on..

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

        But Gundogan might be benched....

    4. Tepid Turtle
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Brewster. Definitely due.

  29. jammie26
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez
    Stones, Dias, Taa
    Grealish(v), Salah(c), Bruno, Son, Gundo
    Bamford, Antonio

    Leno, Watkins, Dallas, Coufal.

    How's it looking?

  30. Mike2795647
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench, Wilson or Gundo

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

      Is this a genuine question?