Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Double Gameweek 24

Players with two fixtures in Double Gameweek 24 unsurprisingly dominate the Scout Squad selections this time round but Manchester United assets are heavily backed, too, ahead of the Red Devils’ meeting with a porous West Bromwich Albion side.

For those new to this feature, Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom each put forward an 18-man long-list of players and explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

The assets listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the FPL deadline at 11:00 GMT on Saturday.

In each writer’s squad, there are requirements for at least:

  • One goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • One sub-£5.0m defender
  • One midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • One forward priced at £7.5m or lower

Each panelist is also restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Friday.

DavidNealeTomAndy
GKNick PopeNick PopeNick PopeNick Pope
Alphonse AreolaAlphonse AreolaAlphonse AreolaAlphonse Areola
Robin OlsenRobert SanchezEdouard MendyDavid de Gea
DEFJoão CanceloJoão CanceloJoão CanceloRúben Dias
James TarkowskiJames TarkowskiBen MeeBen Mee
Yerry MinaLuke ShawLucas DigneLucas Digne
Antonio RüdigerAaron CresswellLuke ShawLuke Shaw
Vladimir CoufalAntonio RudigerVladimir CoufalMichael Keane
MIDIlkay GündoganBruno FernandesRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
Raheem SterlingIlkay GundoganIlkay GündoganIlkay Gündogan
Bruno FernandesRaheem SterlingBruno FernandesBruno Fernandes
Ashley WestwoodMason MountJames RodríguezJames Rodríguez
Tomas SoucekAdemola LookmanBukayo SakaAdemola Lookman
FWDEdinson CavaniRicharlisonDominic Calvert-LewinDominic Calvert-Lewin
Patrick BamfordMichail AntonioMichail AntonioAshley Barnes
Jamie VardyEdinson CavaniTimo WernerBobby De Cordova-Reid
Ollie WatkinsTimo WernerEdinson CavaniMichail Antonio
Josh KingAshley BarnesAshley BarnesPatrick Bamford

Most popular picks: Nick Pope, Alphonse Areola, Raheem Sterling, Ilkay Gundogan, Bruno Fernandes (four), Luke Shaw, Joao Cancelo, Edinson Cavani, Ashley Barnes, Michail Antonio (three)

DAVID SAID

I am hoping the Burnley defence will be well-staffed enough to perform well in Double Gameweek 24.

Fulham and Crystal Palace are inside the bottom five for big chances and shots on target over the last six matches, so I cannot see them asking too many questions of the Clarets.

James Tarkowski is my chosen option from Burnley’s back four considering the Cottagers and Eagles are the two worst clubs for conceding headed efforts in the last six matches.

Ben Mee has registered one more of these than Tarkowski over the period in question but the latter has enjoyed more of the bigger chances and, accordingly, has a higher expected goals (xG) figure than his colleague.

As a result, I am also including set-piece taker Ashley Westwood in my selection considering he takes Burnley’s corners and free-kicks – and has more key passes than any other colleague over the last six matches.

I am expecting João Cancelo to enjoy significant game-time for Manchester City in the Double Gameweek considering the strength of the upcoming opponents.

The versatile full-back has been handed rests in Wednesday’s FA Cup win over Swansea as well as in the first match of Double Gameweek 19 and Gameweek 21.

Operating in an auxiliary central midfield role when Manchester City are in possession, or a more concrete one in light of recent injuries, Cancelo has the best figure for expected goal involvement (xGI) of any defensive colleague over the last four matches.

Yerry Mina is Everton’s most aerially threatening defender and could benefit from Fulham’s aforementioned problems defending set pieces. Not to mention the fact that no team has scored fewer goals over the last 12 Premier League matches than the Cottagers (six).

In light of Callum Wilson’s injury, I fancy a clean sheet for Chelsea’s defence this weekend. Under Thomas Tuchel they have conceded just one goal in four matches, Antonio Rüdiger featuring for 90 minutes each time.

While some are concerned about Ilkay Gündogan playing a deeper role if Fernandinho and Rodri aren’t fit in time for Double Gameweek 24, the fact that he has a strong hand in the Manchester City penalty situation encourages me enough to keep him in a prominent place in my Scout Squad selection.

Raheem Sterling has been an effective asset recently too. He has scored in each of his last three Premier League starts and should earn significant game-time in Double Gameweek 24 considering Pep Guardiola managed his minutes in the FA Cup and Gameweek 21.

Bruno Fernandes has a plum fixture this week even if it’s only just one match to play in. West Bromwich Albion have conceded at least twice in each of their last eight Premier League matches.

That’s why I am also including Edinson Cavani. He was rested in the FA Cup and has three goals across his last four league starts.

Only two top-flight players have more shots on target than Patrick Bamford over the last four matches so I can see his encouraging form continuing as Leeds visit Brighton.

Josh King is my outside bet at capitalising on the Everton attack. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s recent muscle injury means a spot could open up for the Norwegian international in Double Gameweek 24.

NEALE SAID…

My Scout Squad selection is built on shifting sands, with the glut of yellow flags that greeted Fantasy managers after the FA Cup fifth-round ties on Wednesday evening throwing many of our Double Gameweek plans – and this long-list – into turmoil.

With this feature being written before many of the Premier League managers have faced the media, there are a number of caveats to raise: Dominic Calvert-Lewin would make my picks over Richarlison if fit, while Ruben Dias would have been in the shake-up had a stomach illness not laid him low in midweek.

Mohamed Salah may even enter the thinking if James Justin and Timothy Castagne are ruled out, with a sudden dearth of fit left-backs at Leicester City making the Egyptian’s task a lot easier this weekend.

Double Gameweek picks naturally abound, with many of them self-explanatory.

Alphonse Areola, who boasts the second-best expected goals prevented total among Premier League goalkeepers this season, and Ademola Lookman, who features in the top ten midfielders for both goal attempts and chances created over the last six Gameweeks, perhaps require a bit more explaining, but even the Fulham duo are at the conservative end of the maverick scale.

Ashley Barnes is the Double Gameweeker I’m least convinced about in my selection, given that he is part of a Clarets side who have scored fewer goals than any other team this season, and that lack of faith seems him placed below even the misfiring Timo Werner in my forwards list.

On the subject of Werner, I’ve seen merest glimpses of what the German can offer since Thomas Tuchel’s appointment. Playing in the ‘left-sided number 10’ position that far better suits his skillset, he has played a part in three goals in as many appearances under his new boss. With this new-look and injury-hit Newcastle doing their best impression of the mid-90s Entertainers and leaving spaces at the back, I’m backing the German to end his goal drought on Monday.

The lack of Callum Wilson also leads me to plump for Antonio Rudiger, part of a Chelsea backline that still hasn’t been breached by an opposition player under Tuchel.

Favourable fixtures for Manchester United and West Ham United make the attack-minded, corner-taking left-backs Luke Shaw and Aaron Cresswell no-brainer selections, with in-form strikers Edinson Cavani and Michail Antonio no doubt licking their lips at facing such obliging opposition this weekend.

TOM SAID…

Nick Pope is the key goalkeeper to own in Double Gameweek 24 in my opinion, providing he is fit. The 28-year-old tends to pick up bonus when Burnley stop their opponents from scoring, and is averaging 4.9 points per match this season. Given that the Clarets have the best double, at least on paper, it makes sense to add a defender, too. There isn’t much to choose between Matthew Lowton, James Tarkowski and Ben Mee, but I’ve opted for the latter, with opponents Crystal Palace and Fulham conceding plenty of headed attempts of late.

Meanwhile, I’ve also selected Alphonse Areola, João Cancelo and Lucas Digne at the back, who all play twice. Rúben Dias is unfortunate to miss out but having been flagged last night, a rested Cancelo feels like the safer pick, at least for now.

Single Gameweek options Edouard Mendy and Vladimír Coufal are also included, plus Luke Shaw, who is now one of Manchester United’s most important attacking outlets.

Further forward, Raheem Sterling and İlkay Gündoğan are obvious inclusions in midfield. The England winger has been ticking over nicely in recent weeks and has now scored three goals in his last three league appearances. The fact Pep Guardiola likes to start him in tougher games is also appealing. However, his team-mate Gündoğan looks an equally good option this week, providing he retains his attacking no. 8 role in light of Rodri’s injury.

Everton duo James Rodríguez and Dominic Calvert-Lewin also get the nod, on the condition that they are both available. With the forwards’ supply line back in place, he has now scored twice and registered 21 FPL points over the last two Gameweeks, and looks like the pick of the attacking candidates this week.

Elsewhere, Timo Werner’s new position under Thomas Tuchel has been a key reason behind some improved performances. Now being deployed more centrally, rather than as a winger, it’s helping him find more space and generally look much more threatening in the final third. He’s missing goals at the minute but provided both assists at Sheffield United, and you get the feeling this positional change can get the best out of him.

Bruno Fernandes, Bukayo Saka, Michail Antonio (if fit) and Edinson Cavani all look like excellent single Gameweek-ers, with the final forward spot going to Ashley Barnes. The 31-year-old was thrown straight back into the starting XI against Brighton and Hove Albion last time out, having missed a few games through injury. It was a promising return, and though his ceiling is quite low considering Burnley don’t score many, the fact he has two games means I’m happy enough to punt on him.

ANDY SAID…

I think it’s difficult to find a differential in and amongst the Double Gameweek 24 players. Most people will likely have three Manchester City players, at least one Burnley defensive asset, and then Dominic Calvert-Lewin – if he’s fit.

That’s why I’ve chosen Raheem Sterling as I think he’s someone people can’t get to easily. A 3.23 non-penalty expected goals over the last six weeks shows he’s getting chances, and only Michail Antonio can beat that over the period studied. It is worth noting that Ilkay Gündogan has the highest expected goal involvement (5.33) out of any player over the same timeframe, so he can’t be left out, which is why I’ve just gone for the one Manchester City defender.

Even without a Double Gameweek, it’s impossible to leave Bruno Fernandes out of the squad. He’s still performing well with 4.41 expected goal involvement over the last six. More importantly, he’s facing the worst defence in the league, and has just had a bit of a rest in the FA Cup.

I’ve added both David De Gea and Luke Shaw to the squad based on the fixture. No defender has created more chances (14) than Shaw in their last six matches. If there’s one team to target outside of Double Gameweeks, it’s Manchester United.

The Burnley defence has perhaps not been as good as we’ve come to expect so far this season. Since Ben Mee came back into the side in Gameweek 8 they’ve kept six clean sheets in 16 matches. Maybe, more importantly, one of their opponents, Crystal Palace, have the fewest amount of shots in the last six matches at 24. Fulham are performing a little better with 48, but have only managed to score against one team in the last four matches, which was the aforementioned West Brom defence.

559 Comments Post a Comment
  1. mdm
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one for me, please:

    A. Saka (LEE)
    B. Bamford (ars)
    C. Son (mci)

    Thanks.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. bros
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

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

      C

    4. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will Pieters play both games for Burnley?

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

      yes, he just messaged me saying that... also recommended tc this week

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Brilliant answer, cheers.

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

      Taylor lurking so risky

  3. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    'I am expecting João Cancelo to enjoy significant game-time for Manchester City in the Double Gameweek considering the strength of the upcoming opponents.

    The versatile full-back has been handed rests in Wednesday’s FA Cup win over Swansea as well as in the first match of Double Gameweek 19 and Gameweek 21.'

    AKA:

    He's been rotated before, so I fully expected he'll now play both games in full.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      AKA:

      He's been rested in the easier and less important games

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

        love the critical analysis

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn’t captain though...

    3. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      And champions league soon and won’t keep clean sheet as Dias may be out

  4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is 10 doublers+Bamford alright for 26?
    Or would you wanna sell Bamford for a hit for a doubler

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

      More than enough considering we don't really know the fixtures

    2. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This hurts my eyes to read, it's not even a question man of course 10 is enough!!!!

  5. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thought I was well set-up for this DGW with 7 doublers and an FT, but now have quite a few flagged. Opinions on what to do with these troops would be appreciated. I've got £2.0m ITB.

    Pope
    Dias - Cancelo - Taylor - Digne
    Bruno (vc) - Gundo (c) - Salah
    Antonio - DCL - Bamford

    Subs: Martinez; Coufal, Soucek, Son

    A: Taylor -> Mee/Tarkowski
    B: DCL -> Cavani
    C: Both of the above for -4
    D: No moves and use bench (I was thinking about WC'ing next week, but could potentially do DCL -> Ings and Soucek -> Raphina for next week and WC in DGW26)

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

      I would use the bench

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

        Agree, still more than enough dgw-ers

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You must have lots of red flags ?

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah - five now (was six but Pope one has disappeared, thankfully)

        1. Tango74
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’m in same boat and probs rely on bench to cover unless and only transfer if they are out of long term.

          Gundogan capt is risk as Fernandinho and Rodrigo are doubts so he play Defensive mid

          1. Tinfoil Deathstar
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Rodrigo has been pictured back in training I think so Gundo should continue to play in the more advanced role. That said, I think I'll likely shift cap to Bruno anyway.

            I was thinking about WC'ing next GW so the FT can be a bit of a punt. Dyche and his 'touch and go' updates on Charlie Taylor really not helping me much this week, as could well be a waste of an FT shifting him to the likes of Mee/Tarkowski if he ends up playing.

            1. Tango74
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks for info on Rodrigo , hmm will Agureo back affect shape ?

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

    Ashley Barnes is a legend for me.Can't wait to get him in.

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

    Is anyone without their FH planning a WC25? If Villa Spurs go ahead in 29 im 95% sure ill WC25

    1. A.J.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Almost certain I will.

    2. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is the plan to load on doublers for 26, with a bench that will come in for blank 29? That's what I'm thinking as I have WC and TC only remaining

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

        Exactly my thinking (same chips), regardless if spurs play villa in 29 or not.

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's my plan

    4. djman102
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I don't have a BB either, so I will probably WC25 as things stand now (in the hope AVL-TOT gets put in 29).

      Original plan was navigate 26-29 with transfers and WC in 30.

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

    Oh, Jonny is back 😮

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

    Who will score more this week?

    A) Coufal (SHU)
    B) Tarkowski (cry, FUL)
    C) Mee (cry, FUL)
    D) Richarlison (FUL, MANC)

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

      Tough to pick one, probably Richarlison

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would bet on One of BUR defenders.

  10. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone getting Richarlison if DCL is out? Will likely spearhead the attack

    On pens too if Siggy is off the pitch..

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

      Could also be King in dcl role

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Perhaps, but he’s looked awful when he’s come on. Really bad I thought

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

          Agree, but this is the Kind of situation Everton has decided to pay quite some money to solve

    2. bros
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm certainly thinking about!

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

      2 PL goals all season, one penalty in GW3 and the second in GW13.

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        but when he goes on a run - he really goes on a run - and his goals were pretty decent last night.....

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

      Not really, 1hard fixture, one tricky, fa cup result/goals feel like a trap,

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

      No DCL no EVE for me

    6. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Actually i was punty enough to grab him 2 gws ago. Not the best transfer this season but seems now i get a dgw and not an injured one. But he scored twice in cup so his goals are already used up

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

    A) Robbo -> Cancelo
    B) Son -> Sterling

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

      B an (c) IMO

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Anyone watching the game, does Sou/Ings toothless or worth investing in?

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

      Toothless so far

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

      Poor game - Armstrong looking the liveliest of the Southampton players

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Toothless perhaps, but Ings hasn't been bad. I am still considering getting him.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ings lucky goal

  13. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Dias - Stones - Coufal
    Salah - Son - Bruno - Gundo - Soucek
    DCL - Antonio

    Martinez - Bamford - Dallas - Kilman

    I have 2 FTs
    bank: 3,6

    What transfer should I do here?
    DCL out if he’s likely out? To whom?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Similar team. Yeah, maybe cavani?

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

        Not thinking Richarlison?

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not, no

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

    Is this good enough for a bench boost for DGW25? Now trying to get rid of the chip as I will probably WC DGW26 to get Spurs assets and set up for BGW 29 (No FH left).

    Martinez McCarthy
    Cancelo Shaw Mee Dallas Ayling
    Salah Sterling Bruno Grealish Gundog
    Ings Bamford Watkins

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What would your bench be?

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

        That's my point........

        1. JohnnyRev7
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Snigger... 😉

          But to answer your question; BB is an albatross card and there's no perfect scenario when to play it. Your squad is looking solid this GW so why not play it? If you don't you've got a serious benching headache. Good luck whatever you decide.

  15. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which Man City combo to have for DGW?

    A. Cancelo / Stones / Gundo
    B. Cancelo / Sterling / Gundo
    C. Stones / Sterling / Gundo

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Have A but eyeing up B

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And yet C is the correct answer

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

      B, only cause I have them! Ster (c)

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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

      b

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    4. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. Pulisic 4 President
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Foden.

  16. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start?

    A....soucek v sheffield

    B...Bamford at arsenal

    Thanks

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

      A

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both ideally but Bamford if choosing one

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

      B

  17. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How is this WC draft?

    Pope / Martinez
    Cancelo / Shaw / Mee / Targett / Dallas
    Salah / Sterling / Bruno / Gundo / Soucek
    Bamford / Ings / Watkins

    Will do Soucek >> Raphinha next week.

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

      Looks good. Bases covered

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

      I would get Raphinha directly on WC and save a FT

  18. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2fts, 2.6itb
    Thinking of just johnstone to areola here, and bench Martinez.
    Anything else you'd do to set up for 25/26?
    Martinez
    Cancelo stones mee
    Salah Bruno gundo(c) son
    DCL Bamford antonio
    (johnstone soucek coufal dallas)

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

      Looks good for future DGWs and BGW29 too. Go for it.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Trying not to get caught up with dgw fever, could backfire with no Pope but at least I have Burnley cover

  19. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Benched DCL for his haul and now looks like I’ll have to sell.*sigh*

    Which should I prioritise?
    A) TAA > BUR def
    B) DCL > Cavani

    Pope / Martinez
    Justin / Bednarek / Cancelo / Stones / TAA
    Salah / Grealish / Bruno / Gundo / Saka
    Bamford / DCL / Antonio

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

      I'm tempted by B too

  20. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Slowly getting into the spreadsheet groove...

    As someone with only WC + TC left, I'm thinking of trying to navigate DGW24, DGW25 and DGW26 with FTs, then use FTs to get a few more BGW29 players.

    Then WC30, when we should have a better idea of later doubles and blanks.

    Make sense? Anyone else in a similar position?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep I am. I'm a little lost though!

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

        Filling in a few gaps with Ben Crellin's projections has helped. I won't pretend I'm absolutely on top of it, though!

  21. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all!!! Would you do Dias to a Burnley defender to get Sterling and captain him??? Have Cancelo and Gundogan!!!! Cheers folks!!!

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

      Makes sense.

  22. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone got all their chips intact? FH, WC, BB and TC? Just can’t figure out what the best thing to do is...

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

      Yeah, im in no rush to use. TC I think will be Kane in their DGW, whenever that is.

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

      All but bench boost which worked out pretty well for me in gw19 with no plans to deploy it in the build up.

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

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

    Interesting article, I wonder if with DCL out pundits like Andy would be more attracted to a Jesus pick.

    I guess with Cancelo, many on Stones or Dias and Gundogan and Sterling in the mix he won't feature majorly.

    Jesus as a differential and Sterling in a DGW sensation!

    I guess both teams are decent and won't play to win quite like the set up in the FA Cup.

    Spurs and Everton went to extra time which helps Man City at the margins too.

    After the Swansea trip less travel as well which helps in between for recovery too.

    Would you be most tempted by Sterling or Jesus if you could do it readily with no hits?

  24. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dcl to Watkins to prep for future DGWs

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

      Sensible move

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

      Or Ings if he comes off in good nick after 60 mins

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Awful form tho

  25. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have 7.7m in the bank and 1ft this week who would you put in and for who?

    Meslier/ McCarthy
    Digne, Stones, Justin, rudiger, alioski
    Salah, Bruno, Gundogan, Saka, Soucek
    DCL, Bamford, Antonio

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

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

      Soucek > Sterling [C]

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

      Are you willing to take a hit for 2 players in?

      If not DCL to Jesus is one option.

  26. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) coufal to cancelo
    B) soucek to gundo/ foden
    C) other, have 4.6itb

    One week punt before wc

  27. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes needed with all these possible injuries? Or just let the bench cover it?

    Areola

    Cancelo Creswell Stones

    Bruno Son Salah Gundo

    DCL Kane Antonio

    Bench Martinez Shaw Jorginho Mitchell

  28. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Siggy nailed?

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

      Scraping the barrel here mate

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Haha I know

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

      Avoid for me

    3. Sofa king good
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m thinking about that one

  29. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Forster could be first choice or just cup rotation?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would have thought Ralph would announce something like that so assume cup rotation.

      Having said that Lloris and Olsen both started last night.

  30. Vlekz
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will wc in 25.
      A)play laca.
      B)laca to richalison (-4)
      C)laca to Cavani (-4){have rashford and Bruno}

      1. Vlekz
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I have no bench. So if laca doesn't play. Will get 0 points

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

          B