Scout Picks

Double Gameweek 24 Scout Picks built on Man City and Man United triple-ups

Players from both sides of Manchester from the spine of our Double Gameweek 24 Scout Picks XI.

In a side chosen by DavidNealeTom and Andy, we have included three players from Manchester City and Manchester United.

We line up in a 3-4-3 formation this time, which comes in at £76.4m, a staggering £7.4m inside our budget of £83.0m.

GOALKEEPER

Having overcome a midweek injury saga, Nick Pope (£5.5m) gets the number one jersey in our Double Gameweek 24 Scout Picks XI. Burnley’s fixtures are better than their form but that is no bad thing when Crystal Palace and Fulham are concerned. The Eagles are yet to score a goal in a Premier League goal Wilfried Zaha has missed this season while Fulham have found the net on just six occasions over the last 12 matches (the worst in the division).

DEFENDERS

João Cancelo (£6.0m) returns to the Scout Picks ahead of two fixtures for Manchester City. The Portuguese full-back has the highest expected assist (xA) rating and the second highest expected goal involvement (xGI) of all defenders this season, showing he brings both a goal and assist threat. With Pep Guardiola resting him in the FA Cup game midweek, we expect Cancelo to feature heavily in Double Gameweek 24.

Another Double Gameweek defender to feature in our Scout Picks is James Tarkowski (£5.3m). Burnley face Crystal Palace who have the worst expected goals (xG) of all Premier League teams in the last six Gameweeks and Fulham, who have scored four goals in their last six games. We’ve gone for Tarkowski over Ben Mee (£5.0m) owing to him having four big chances this season, suggesting he’s due a goal.

Luke Shaw (£4.9m) rounds out our defenders. The full-back is enjoying some of the best form of his career, and is way out in front for chances created by defenders in the last six Gameweeks, fashioning 16 opportunities for team-mates.

MIDFIELDERS

Is it better to focus or spread the risk when selecting players in FPL?

We’re backing Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) to continue his super form into Double Gameweek 24. The England international is continuing to fly under the FPL radar even with the potential of two games coming up. Despite delivering attacking returns in eight of his last nine starts, he still only has an ownership of 12.9%.

Arguably the most reliable FPL asset of the season, Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) retains his place in midfield. Fernandes has shown fantastic consistency this season, maintaining the highest xGI and xA of all midfielders. The Red Devils also have a cracking fixture against West Brom, who have conceded 15 more goals than any other Premier League team.

Ilkay Gündogan (£6.0m) forms a City double-up in the Scout Picks midfield. The German international has shown a new side to his game this season, regularly getting into the box and scoring goals. Gündogan has scored two more goals than any other midfielder in the last six Gameweeks, having the most shots in the box and getting on the end of the most big chances.

The Double Gameweek looks like the perfect opportunity for Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) to deliver after a series of impressive performances. Lookman is top among Fulham players for goal attempts, efforts on target, chances created and big chances created.

FORWARDS

After nailing down a place in the starting XI, Edinson Cavani (£7.9m) leads the line for the Scout Picks. After starting two of Man United’s last three Premier League games, and being withdrawn at half-time in the other, the Uruguayan appears to have made the centre-forward spot his own. And his aerial ability looks perfectly suited to exploit a West Brom defence, which has conceded 69 headed chances this season.

After David Moyes wrapped him in cotton wool, we are backing Michail Antonio (£6.7m) to start West Ham’s Monday-night meeting with Sheffield United. The Blades have conceded at least twice in three of their last five Premier League matches while Antonio has five attacking returns since Double Gameweek 19.

Making his first Scout Picks appearance of the season is Ashley Barnes (£6.0m). Barnes is the most threatening Burnley asset, as they had into Gameweek 24 with two good fixtures. He has eight shots on target, two big chances and six shots on target over the last six matches.

Substitutes

  • Alphonse Areola (£4.5m)
  • Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (£4.6m)
  • Bukayo Saka (£5.4m)

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 Double Gameweek 24:

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The Community Member who beats our team by the largest margin will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

Jambot takes on the Scout Picks this week with a 3-5-2 team of Pope; Tarkowski, Mee, Shaw; Sterling (c), B Fernandes, Rashford, Foden, Gündogan (vc); Werner, Richarlison.

AA33 is the current leader, defeating the Scout Picks by a 53-point margin in Gameweek 2.

1,554 Comments Post a Comment
  1. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Been flat out today & now on the beers. But, can anyone tell me if Tonio is fit?

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

      Tonio? Never heard of her...

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Touch and go, personally think he will get some minutes.

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

      Probably starts.

    4. Dash444
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      66 mins I think.....and hope.

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

      Yep, he will play.

  2. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    Cancelo Coufal Lowton
    Sterling Salah Bruno Gundo(C)
    Antonio Bamford Cavani

    McCarthy Dallas Romeu Justin

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

      Why don’t u get rid of Justin ?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Even if I get someone instead of Justin I wont play him this gw anway. Also next gw it will be easier to combine with 2ft.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Best to save, move Justin on next week

  3. max99
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A, Justin to shaw

    Or

    B, DCL to Rich/Adams

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A hold DCL

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

    Maddison to Gundogan?

  5. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best replacement for Justin?

    Pope
    Kwp/Cancelo/Coufal
    Gundogan/Fernandes/Salah/Grealish
    Watkins/Antonio/DCL

    Bench: Martinez/Dier/Anguissa/Justin
    2ft 5.1 itb

    1. Harry's Car Window
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Targett.

      Gets returns. Has various DGW coming up. Saves funds.

      1. Harry's Car Window
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Although I have just seen you’ve 3 Villa. So nvm.

  6. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Current bench: Martinez Alonso Son Barnes

    Would you bench boost or save it for another DGW?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't bench boost Son and Barnes this week.

      In fact I would never bench boost Barnes.

      To be honest I would never own Barnes, Burnley is goalie, defenders and few shirts.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That’s Leicester’s Barnes fwiw.

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Still no, can't see him getting much against LFC.

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

      I would. Can you imagine any better?

  7. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine if Ancelotti starts DCL against Fulham anyway and we’re all benching or getting rid... his bench points still hurt from last gw.

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

      He already said he’s not fit for fulham

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

        I know. Managers lie.

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

          Mainly mourhinio and pep

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ancelotti is usually honest on injuries so would say it’s unlikely but never know. Hard to start him if he’s only getting city game, ironically if it was a single gw against Fulham I’d be more tempted to start him know he either plays or isn’t involved

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Agree, risky if he only plays 30/180 minutes, not necessarily going to make the Mcy game..

  8. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    No idea what to do here. Which one from these?

    A) Coufal -> Mee & Save FT
    B) DCL -> Cavani & Save FT
    D) Coufal + DCL -> Mee + Cavani

    Cheers!

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

      DCL will play the city game. But has bad fixtures ahead though..

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not dbl GW?? Fixtures look decent..

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

    Buy one: Lookman or JRod

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

    Who is the better pick for the next 2 game weeks ?

    A) Richarlison

    B) Ings

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

      Ings

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ingsy

    3. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Can some body reply Maddison to Gundogan?

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

      Yes and cap.

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

      Got them both. But I'm going to take out Maddison probably this round

    3. Oh Mane Mane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes (C)

  12. Oh Mane Mane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who do we reckon is hitting the next City pen?

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

      Ederson

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

      Gun

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

      Pep?

      With his x Ray eyes

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

    Not worth hits for Burnley players is it?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

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

    Pope.
    Cancelo, Stones, Shaw.
    Gundogan, Bruno, Soucek, Saka, Son.
    Bamford, Antonio.

    Bench: Fabianski. Holding, DCL, Justin.

    Would you recommend either:
    A) Roll a transfer
    B) Justin to Tarkowski
    C) Stones and Saka to Sterling and Tarkowki

    &
    1) TC on Sterling to go all in.
    2) don't be mad.

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

    Please help!!!

    McCarthy - Davis
    Stones - Cancelo - Dallas - Justin - Mitchell
    Grealish - Salah - Gundo - Son - Bruno
    Bamford - Antonio - DCL

    2FT. 1.5 iTB.

    Use both FTs to do:
    McCarthy -> Pope, Justin -> Burnley defender???

    Or save 1 FT and just do one of above transfers??

    Or something else??

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

      Hit transfer

  16. Harry's Car Window
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one of these:

    A) Son
    B) Bamford

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

      B

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

    Son falling really fast on FPLstats - any reason why - just the fixture?

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

      Guess so and lots of squad strength

  18. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you put first on the bench:

    1. Robertson (lei)
    2. DCL (MCI)

    Thanks all

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

    Play Bamford or Grealish?
    Currently on Grealish but not so sure..

  20. ajk1211
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Those with double City defence and Son. What are your transfer/DGW plans?

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

      Will sell all Leeds after next DGW
      Will sell all Villa after GW30
      Targeting DGW players, -4 hit max each week prior to DGWs
      ( no wildcard or BB left )

  21. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Advice needed. Just did TAA > Mee. Anything else worth a hit? 10.0 ITB.

    Martinez
    Dias, Stones, Cresswell, Mee
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Soucek
    Antonio, Bamford

    Subs: Steer, Mitchell, Stephens, DCL

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

      Plenty ITB - keeping for ?

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

        No one in particular, team’s been ticking along nicely. Will be looking at Son/Kane soon though.

  22. OLB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG? 0.0itb so need a hit if not

    Martinez / Forster
    Cancelo / Stones / AWB / Shaw / Dallas
    Salah / Bruno / Son / Grealish / Gundo
    Kane / BamBam / Watkins

  23. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    News on Dias? Likely to play?

  24. KuttiBunja
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Please help!!!!

    McCarthy - Davis
    Stones - Cancelo - Dallas - Justin - Mitchell
    Grealish - Salah - Gundo - Son - Bruno
    Bamford - Antonio - DCL

    2FT. 1.5 iTB.

    Use both FTs to do:
    McCarthy -> Pope, Justin -> Burnley defender???

    Or save 1 FT and just do one of above transfers??

    Or something else??

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

      A

  25. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dias + Barnes --> Digne + Gundogan ? (-4)
    Yes or No?
    Cheers

  26. OleBall
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1) Pope & Mee -4
    or
    2) Pope & Soucek

    1. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did 1...should pay off if you are replacing for single GW players.

  27. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody wildcarding this week?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yes

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Holding off until next week to see confirmed dgwks.

  28. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will Walker-Peters start or play Dallas?

  29. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On a WC which trird City asset:
    a) Sterling
    b) Cancelo

  30. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone bringing in Pieters?

    1. JVC254
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes me